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Stephen Brandon's office is dominated by Julia, the efficient, unassuming Miss Watson. She owns sensible shoes, spectacles, and unfashionable clothes, and their casual encounters suggest a routine partnership. As Stephen comes to appreciate her quiet competence, he discovers that Julia’s modest appearance masks a remarkable and alluring personality that will change his life.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Roberta Leigh
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