212 p. (large print) ; 21 cm

ia/valiantbride0000pear.pdf

Jane Peart

Walker and Company

Cengage Gale

Brides of Montclair, Place of publication not identified, 2011

Brides of Montclair, New York, NY, 1989

United States, United States of America

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Noramary came out of the parlor into the hall. Stunned by what she had just heard, she felt slightly light-headed and leaned against the closed door for a moment to steady herself. The shock of Winnie's elopement during the night had been followed by a second -- the staggering request of her foster parents that she step into her errant cousin's place as the bride of Duncan Montrose! 'So you see, my dear, why we must ask this of you?' Aunt Betsy's voice rang in her ears. Noramary closed her eyes, bringing back the scene that had just taken place. As her aunt had explained the dilemma Winnie's irresponsibility had caused and what must now be done, Noramary had sat very still, eyes downcast, hands folded in her lap, hearing but not fully absorbing her aunt's words. Now those same words burst upon her, strong and clear: '--marry Duncan Montrose!' Valiant Bride is a historical romance that brings to life a young woman's choice between duty and love.

Noramary Marsh is the ward of a prosperous Williamsburg couple who engineer a scheme to prevent social embarassment when their daughter elopes on the eve of her wedding to Duncan Montrose. Unwittingly, Noramary becomes the first to assume the role of Mistress of Montclair, and to learn that enduring love can overcome all obstacles

2023-06-28