When Duncan returns from war unable to walk he does not want to be a burden to the girl he left behind. Her memory kept him alive or at least hopeful during the years of their seperation. When he left Lady Mary, a girl he has no business loving, considering their differing stations in society, was merely a girl of 16. She is now an elegant woman of 21 professing her continuing love for him. But he'd gone to war to win accolades and station so as to be worthy of her and acceptable to her family. Lady Mary's brother, the Duke, has no qualms about their union but her mother, the Dowager Duchess did not approve of him when he left and chances are she won't approve of him now any better, considering his physical condition. Unable to walk, how will he provide for her? No, the entire situation is untenable--better to end the relationship now and let Mary get on with her life. It is the right and gentlemanly thing to do. Unfortunately, Mary doesn't seem to agree.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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