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In the contemporary world of high finance, Ferdinand 'Farran' Beauchamp finds himself at the center of a romance built on prejudice and social status. The affluent financier Stallard Beauchamp, known for his sharp wit and guarded heart, immediately deems Farran a mere gold-digger, dismissing her ambition and character. The story follows Farran as she struggles to gain the respect and trust of a man who thinks she is only a conquest, challenging the assumptions of wealth and gender. As her determination clashes with Beauchamp’s misconceptions, the narrative explores themes of inheritance, succession, and the true value of a person beyond their wealth.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jessica Steele
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