Francesca

Francesca
Sylvia Andrew

Francesca Shelwood is mortified when Marcus Carne reappears in her life-he stole the most magical, illicit kisses from the young, innocent Francesca!And she swore never to forgive him after being punished for her "wanton" behavior. . . . Now, on her inheritance, Marcus has returned to offer the unimaginable-marriage! An indignant Francesca refuses, but very soon she walks headlong into danger-and the only man ready to sacrifice his life, and reputation, for her sake is Marcus. . . .

“Have you forgotten the circumstances of our previous acquaintance?”

“Why, yes, of course!” Marcus replied.

Francesca, the wind taken somewhat out of her sails, stared at him.

“I thought that would please you. You said you wished me to forget the lot,” he said earnestly.

Francesca pressed her lips together firmly. He would not make her laugh; she would not let him—that was how it had all started last time.

And this man had a talent, it seemed, for reaching that other Francesca of long ago. She must regain control of her emotions. She must!

Francesca

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Historical

SYLVIA ANDREW

taught modern languages for a number of years, ultimately becoming vice-principal of a sixth-form college. She lives in Somerset, England, with two cats, a dog and a husband who has a very necessary sense of humor and a stern approach to punctuation. Sylvia has one daughter living in London, and they share a lively interest in the theater. She describes herself as an “unrepentant romantic.”

SYLVIA ANDREW

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Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine