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Civil war in a nation…and in a family!
Jack Dilhorne was in Washington, D.C., on business just as war was being declared between the North and South. It was not the best of times to meet someone as intriguing as Marietta Hope.
Marietta’s reputation preceded her: Jack expected her to be an embittered old maid. He was delightfully surprised to find her a bright, witty and goodlooking woman. But as Jack and Marietta grew closer their love came under threat from war…and from an enemy much closer to home!
Jack Dilhorne was in Washington, D.C., on business just as war was being declared between the North and South. It was not the best of times to meet someone as intriguing as Marietta Hope.
Marietta’s reputation preceded her: Jack expected her to be an embittered old maid. He was delightfully surprised to find her a bright, witty and goodlooking woman. But as Jack and Marietta grew closer their love came under threat from war…and from an enemy much closer to home!
About the author
Paula Marshall was born in Leicester, England. After finishing school, she worked as a research librarian, and later wrote and lectured on local history. After her children started school, she worked as a part-time lecturer in English and general studies. After four years of teaching, she was required to get a degree. She received a first class honors BA in history at Open University. After retiring, she started writing historical romance novels. Her first novel, Cousin Harry, was published in 1991. Her other works include The Lost Princess, The Devil and Drusilla, An Innocent Masquerade, Jack Compton's Luck, and The Daring Duchess.
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