A REASONABLE LADY
by Janet Taliaferro

Who is this lovely destitute girl Sir Edmond Linnington has rescued from entering a brothel?

His offer of employment to her sets their relationship as employer and employee, but that does not stifle his curiosity. Curiosity about Mrs. Olivia Williams grows to passion, returned by her only to meet obstacles they only overcome with the aid of friends, family, a London gossip and helpful servants.

Mrs. Olivia Williams realized she had reached a new low while stood outside the salubrious establishment. Sir Edmond Linnington watched as she grappled with her indecision and made a split second decision to help.

Olivia takes Edmonds offer to help renovate his London townhouse for sale. Both rather reserved and polite, they struggle to find a way to deal with their growing affection for each other while trying to maintain a professional relationship. Olivia’s past haunts her and Linnington has his own demons to bear. Overbearing family members, spiteful gossips and secrets strive to keep the two separated. But a gentle, endearing love like theirs will surely survive?

From the busy streets of London to the calm and beauty of the Oxford and Cornish countryside, Linnington and Olivia’s one night of passion changes the course of their lives - but will it be permanent?

AMAZON

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