Category: Historical Fiction Publisher: Robert Hale (uk)
ISBN-10: 0709068875
Type: Fiction
Pages: 268
Copyright: May 31 2001
A child bride takes on the responsibility of a family in the 1700s, braves the dangers of the occult and becomes a desirable women in the process.
Willow has become a well-loved member of Gerard Lytton's family in his absence, but has lost none of her fiery independance.
Having transformed herself from child bride to beautiful woman, Willow eventually falls in love with her husband. But is their love deep enough to overcome the obstacles of her parentage and the reputation that threatens to tear them asunder?
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Voted 2002 Australian romantic book of the year, mainstream section.
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Reviewed by sarah
8/11/2002
My God! A truly moving story about true love that actually proves that there are actually people who don't fall in love at first sight. A definite 10 for this book.
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