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Willow Telford, an innocent American bride, crosses the Atlantic at seventeen to wed Baron Rowell Rochford and occupies the role of chatelaine in a sprawling Victorian manor. Though initially enchanted by her new home and the graciousness of her four brothers‑in‑law—Tony, Pelham, Francis, and Rupert—Willow soon discovers the cruelties and infidelities of her husband, who relies on her dowry to keep the estate afloat. The matriarchal Grandmère, Lady Clotilde Rochford, obsessed with past court intrigues, adds oppressive pressure to Willow’s life. Over the years, she remains dignified yet bitter, until a new, compassionate presence stirs her heart, offering a glimpse of love that contrasts sharply with the hollowness of her marriage.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Claire Lorrimer
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