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Matilda, a nurse working in her uncle's medical practice, is well aware of her need for something greater in life. Little does she suspect that her chance meeting with Dr. Rauwerd van Kempler will change her life. She agrees to his proposal, only to find herself becoming far from sensibly involved. The doctor's great strength is needed to save lives, but Tilly is fast losing her patience. Reality intrudes just when she needs Rauwerd's help, and she is forced to discover her own strength. The story explores themes of womanhood, relationships, and the struggle for fulfillment.
First publish date: February 1988
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Betty Neels
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