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Fern, a woman of strong principles, faces an unexpected challenge when her father stops providing her allowance. She and her husband, Terrence Barrett, are compelled to accept service positions at Swanlake Manor in Sussex, a grand estate owned by the powerful financier Quentin Dorey. As they navigate their roles as cook, housekeeper, and chauffeur, Fern confronts changing loyalties and the growing attraction between her and Dorey. Meanwhile, Dorey’s embittered mother harbors suspicions about Fern’s background, adding tension to an already complicated household dynamic. Amidst the backdrop of 1960s England, Fern must decide whether to uphold her promises or bend to the pressures surrounding her.
First publish date: 1961
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Denise Robins
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