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Shelley Bray, a young teacher from London, accepts a governess position for the children of Esmond Torrington in Monte Carlo. She quickly learns that her duties are complicated by the presence of Esmond’s sister, a wheelchair‑bound invalid, and the fact that she is not allowed to mention the mother of the children. Shelley's modest background clashes with Esmond’s high standing as a world‑famous symphony director, and she finds herself falling deeply in love with him. Torn between affection, jealousy, and her own sense of common sense and humour, Shelley must work to keep the family together and prevent ruin.
First publish date: 1961
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Denise Robins
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