Books like A Game of Patience by Elisabeth Fairchild
Patience Ballard carries the sweet memories of her childhood companions Pip and Richard into adulthood. Seeking to marry, she travels to London to find Pip, only to discover he is already betrothed. Despite the heartbreak, Pip’s enigmatic love affair and the lack of interest from his engaged intended leave Patience bewildered. With Richard’s steadfast support, she investigates the adult personalities of her dear friends, uncovering truths that challenge her perceptions of love. Along the way, Patience encounters a young man whose quiet devotion may hold the key to her heart, forcing her to reconsider the game of love she thought she had mastered.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elisabeth Fairchild
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