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A Heartless Marriage chronicles the turbulent relationship between Raoul de Chevnair, a wealthy and charismatic playboy, and his wife Leigh. After a swift wedding, Raoul’s flirtatious habits return, leaving Leigh in the arms of another woman. Five years later, Leigh, no longer a naive teenager, refuses to be swayed by Raoul’s promises of redemption and a second honeymoon. The novel explores themes of trust, fidelity, and the struggle to rebuild a marriage that has been tested by infidelity.
The story follows Leigh’s determination to confront her husband's past and demands genuine commitment, while Raoul attempts to prove he has changed and earned back her confidence. The narrative offers a look at love, power, and the endurance of marriage in the face of repeated challenges.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Helen Brooks
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