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Francesca Bowen has put her medical studies on hold to tend to her elderly aunt, and the next logical step seems to be becoming an assistant to the grand Lady Trumper. The position, however, turns out to be a demanding and undignified role that treats her more like a household errand‑bearer than a professional. In this moment of frustration, a glimmer of hope appears when Professor Marc van der Kettener, who has already helped Francesca many times, unexpectedly proposes marriage. Caught between gratitude, doubt, and the possibility of a new life, Francesca must decide whether Marc’s proposal is a practical solution to her troubles or the beginning of a genuine romantic relationship.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Betty Neels
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