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Dr. Daniel Herbert, newly arrived in London, hopes to marry a practical woman who can oversee his inherited properties, freeing him to focus on his medical career. He is drawn to Jessie Kelham, a striking and mysterious widow with a young daughter. Jessie's beauty, however, comes with a burdensome secret that she must protect. As their paths intertwine, past demons loom, but a forbidden attraction grows between them. Their reluctant union promises both potential happiness and unforeseen danger, challenging their resolve and the future they can share.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Jo Putney
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