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Fate seemed about to change her life-style. Christine couldn't have been happier about it. But that was before she arrived in New Zealand and saw Glendene, the large property her uncle had left her. Only then did she discover that her uncle had intended to change the will before his untimely death. By rights, Glendene should have gone to his manager, Laurie Stuart. Christine was determined to right the situation. Then she met her infuriating neighbor, Kevin Hawke, and wondered why she should bother. He seemed to misunderstand everything she did anyway! The story of unexpected twists and turns, where fate and human relationships collide in New Zealand.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Gloria Bevan
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