Belinda Presleigh is trapped by her mother in a cellar with the Earl of Berrington, resulting in a forced marriage proposal.
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In the silence of St. George’s Cathedral, the clergyman’s voice rang out unnaturally loud: “Do you, Richard Branston, Earl of Berrington, take this woman, Belinda Presleigh, of Hunsley Manor, as your lawful wedded wife, to love and honor until death do you part?”
The few wedding guests crowding around them waited for Berrington’s response which was long in coming. Belinda saw their smirks and heard their muffled laughter.
She felt the sting of tears in her eyes at the long pause and realized she could not undo what she had done. The awful deed had come to roost in her heart.
She wished he would say no. She’d rather be jilted than that awful hesitation in which everyone looked at each other, some with smirks of “I told you so.”
Finally, Lord Berrington’s voice rang out—loud, impatient and clear: “I do.”
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The Road To Winterhill - * * * * *
By MarybytheSea on 11 Feb. 2016
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Excellent complex storyline marred only by insufficient proof-reading leaving in annoying little errors. Even this though could not force me to give less than five stars. I have added the author to my list of favourites and highly recommend this novel.
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By shaz on 7 Feb. 2016
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Enjoyed this book. Forced marriage. Handsome hero less attractive heroine villanous sister in law good read fast paced page turner. Was a little impatient with heroine at times regarding her timid ness but that made true for times would recommend would like to read something else from this author like her plot storyline
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent complex storyline with very happy ending
A delightfully rare Historical Novel. 85% a biography of a spy, musician, mother and her neice trapped behind German lines in World War I. This background led to a diplomatic post in World War II. Aged 92, Vera disclosed her past life one year before
