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After losing her fortune, Joanna must turn to work to survive. She finds employment on the picturesque Scilly Isles, where her rich‑mother’s daughter upbringing contrasts sharply with the island’s modest life. Though her employer distrusts her effort, Joanna’s perseverance leads her to a surprising and heartfelt new beginning.
First publish date: 1957
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Iris Bromige
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