Author: Barbara Cartland Year: 1984 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Romance, Historical fiction
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ISBNs: 9780515080407 9781499789522 0515080403 1499789521 |
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When the imperious Alston, Marquis of Falcon cynically announces that he is interested in marrying his daughter in order to gain a Royal appointment, the Earl of Warnborough is thoroughly pleased. ÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃ There would be many benefits to being part of his far richer neighbourÃs family and estates! But the beautiful Mirabel is already betrothed and so is Deirdre, albeit secretly, which leaves only Elmina, the youngest and the Cinderella of the Warne family ÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃ Nevertheless they are all shocked when she shyly says that she will be happy to marry the dashing Marquis. ÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃ But not as stunned as her new husband when she repels his wedding night advances with an expert Karate move! ÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃ Self-educated and schooled in the martial and equine arts, Elmina blossoms inwardly and outwardly with an unusual allure of her own. ÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃ And she prays that her handsome new husband will come to love her for herself. But, when she is kidnapped by murderous horse thieves, it seems that she will die without knowing the love she yearns for ÃÃ
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