Books like Black Charles by Esther Wyndham

Name: Black Charles
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Author: Esther Wyndham

Audrey recognizes in Charles Pendleton a living echo of the legendary Black Charles, marked by striking dark features and a proud demeanor. Determined not to be intimidated, she sets out to challenge him when he blocks her best friend's marriage. In the process, Audrey finds her resolve tested and her heart drawn unexpectedly toward the very man she sought to confront.

First publish date: 1952

Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance

Authors: Esther Wyndham

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