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When Jenny’s mother dies, her father remarries and gradually distances himself from her. After a belated invitation, she travels to France and stays at Villa Buichi with her father and his second wife, Gabrielle. Though the household quickly becomes friendly, Jenny learns that Gabrielle’s son, Raoul de Vaisseau, is reputed to be a womanizer. Despite warnings, Jenny is drawn to Raoul’s charm, setting her up against the refined beauty of Celeste, the family's other daughter. The novel explores Jenny’s transformation within this new family environment, her growing affection for Raoul, and the nuanced tensions between love, friendship, and stepfamily bonds.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Janice Gray
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