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When a new lawyer from London, Stephen Harmon, is announced to lead Elsgood and Elsey in the sleepy town of Cheslyn Slade, old Mr. Elsgood’s secrets begin to unravel. As the town’s familiar routines shift, Nell—Mr. Elsgood’s long‑time secretary—questions her role and loyalty, especially after overhearing Harmon’s dismissive comment about her ‘peanut’ wages. The arrival triggers a clash of traditional values and modern ambition, forcing Nell to decide whether to stay with the firm or pursue her own path.
With its blend of contemporary romance and legal intrigue, the novel explores themes of reputation, empowerment, and the complexity of small‑town dynamics.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jane Donnelly
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