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After her husband's sudden death, Annabelle is shocked to learn from his will that his brother, Stephen, has been named the guardian of her young son and their family's estate. Stephen, once a cherished love, was exiled decades earlier to the family plantation in Jamaica. Unsure whether she can accept him back into her life, Annabelle must decide if she will reengage with his presence and the unfinished chapters of their romance.
This story explores themes of grief, duty, and the lingering pull of past affection, set against the backdrop of a family’s legacy and a heritage estate.
It echoes the emotional journey of a woman redefining her identity while navigating complex family ties and inheritance duties.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joan Wolf
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