Books like A Magic Place by Iris Bromige
Frances Barbury finds her stage aspirations lacking and takes a break, becoming a secretary–companion for a retired author living in the Welsh countryside. In the quiet house, she quickly feels drawn to the warm, kind Mr. Falkland and his fragile second wife, Caroline. Tensions rise as she discovers Rolf’s strained relationship with his stepmother and the subtle suspicions he holds about Frances’s presence. A complicated attraction develops between Frances and Rolf, yet differing viewpoints threaten to keep them separated.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Iris Bromige
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