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Jill Courtland lives under the shadow of her wealthy grandfather, Andrew Courtland, who seeks to control every aspect of her life—including her romantic choices. Andrew disapproves of her friendship with the artistic Dynards and arranges a match with Martin Teviot, the son of a family friend. Jill resists this plan, rejecting Martin from the outset as she clings to her own values and the influence of her chosen companions. The novel follows Jill’s struggle to assert her independence amid the Courtland family's gossip, intrigue, and the pressures of family expectations.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Iris Bromige
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