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Name: The Seal Wife
Rating: 4 (4 reviews)
Author: Eleanor Rees

Cathy Aylward’s domestic service agency, built single‑handedly, encountered its first failure with the challenging client Adam Dale. Nick Ballantyne, a charming friend, enticed Cathy to handle the problem alone, prompting a trip to the remote Yorkshire dales. There she discovers hidden complexities that reshape her expectations. Ultimately, the situation concludes with a satisfaction‑guaranteed outcome. This tale centers on professional ambition, personal sacrifice, and unexpected revelations within a quiet rural setting.

First publish date: 1990

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Eleanor Rees

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