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Geneva Hartwell inherits a substantial fortune from her estranged uncle, only to become a ward of his avaricious stepson, Leonard Boeman, after her father's death. Seeking freedom, she encounters Lord Vance, who rescues his sister from a fortune hunter at a country inn. Vance, recalling their brief previous meeting, proposes a sham engagement to shield Geneva from Leonard’s unwanted advances.
They agree to spend the betrothal period in Vienna with Vance’s aunt and uncle, hoping the arrangement will become real once Geneva reaches majority. As days pass, both Geneva and Lord Vance grow fond of each other, but pride, jealous rivals, and misunderstandings threaten to keep the fake betrothal from becoming true.
Set against the backdrop of early 19th‑century Europe, the novel explores themes of inheritance, protection, and the complexities of arranged versus genuine love.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Susan Clitheroe
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