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Bronwen Montorsoli lives in a quiet London flat with her son Nicky, juggling odd singing gigs to keep them afloat. When a social worker accuses Bronwen of inflating Nicky’s imagination of an Italian princely heritage, her son faces the risk of being placed in protective care.
Just as the situation seems hopeless, a towering stranger arrives claiming to be Bronwen’s brother‑in‑law—Prince Lorenzo Montorsoli. He persuades them to flee to Italy, asserting that Nicky is his heir. This sudden invitation forces Bronwen to confront both the political and emotional ramifications of her son’s newfound royal ties.
The novel explores the tensions between ordinary life and aristocratic destiny, raising questions about protection, identity, and the bonds that bind family and love together.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Lucy Gordon
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