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While attending an art exhibition, Andrea Brown encounters Marco Leoni, a charming Italian whose uncle Stavros is ill and dying. Marco convinces Andrea to pose as his long‑lost granddaughter, a gesture he believes will bring comfort to his aged relative. However, Marco’s cousin Dominic distrusts Andrea and resents the plan.
The story explores how a chance encounter can alter life paths, the complexities of deception presented as kindness, and the emotional stakes for a young woman caught between love and loyalty. Themes of fate, romance, and ethical choice unfold as Andrea navigates this unexpected relationship.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Mary Wibberley
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