Books like The marrying kind by Elizabeth Cadell
In "The Marrying Kind," Elizabeth Cadell presents the contrasting lives of two sisters, Jess—a impulsive, impatient Londoner—and Laura, an easy‑going, old‑fashioned country dweller. Their reunion leads them to protect the reputation of their widowed father, Claude Seton, whose sudden entanglement in the art world threatens the Setons' standing. As their father strays from the straight and narrow, the sisters find themselves on new paths, ultimately discovering the true nature of marriage and family bonds.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Cadell
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