An Feather, Jane. creator Copyright Paperback Collection (Library of Congress) text Historical fiction. Love stories. nyu New York Pocket Books 2012 1st Pocket Books pbk. ed. monographic eng

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465 p. ; 18 cm. In order to inherit his uncle's fortune, Peregrine Sullivan must marry a fallen woman and finds the perfect candidate in Alexandra Douglas, who, determined to destroy the cousin who stole her family's money, rebuffs his advances. Only desperation would drive a lady to disguise herself in hopes of employment, but the twenty thousand pounds that their father promised beautiful Alexandra Douglas and her invalid younger sister has vanished into the hands of the greedy cousin who inherited the estate. Alexandra, in search of justice, embarks on an elaborate charade to infiltrate Combe Abbey, her ancestral home, and secretly take the money back. Peregrine, visiting the Abbey, is intrigued by a woman whose mind matches his on every level. Who is this middle-aged spinster with a young woman's eyes and a youthful step that even a limp cannot disguise? Sensing some scandalous secret, Perry assumes the lady would delight in being rescued. But his efforts are rebuffed; Alexandra will take care of herself and her sister, thank you very much. Can Perry court the daring and independent young woman, win her heart, and be the last brother to wed?--Publisher. Jane Feather. Man-woman relationships Fiction Inheritance and succession Fiction Sisters Fiction CPB Box no. 3767 vol. 20 Feather, Jane 9781439145265 1439145261 2013660083 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1501/2013660083-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1501/2013660083-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1501/2013660083-s.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1501/2013660083-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1501/2013660083-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1501/2013660083-s.html BTCTA 140331 20191008123510.0 18097759 eng