Sophia Dupont assists her father in his studio, keeping her own artwork out of sight. In private, she paints the picturesque north Devon Coast, popular with artists—including handsome Wesley Overtree, who seems more interested in her than the landscape.
Captain Stephen Overtree is accustomed to taking on his brother Wesley's responsibilities. Near the end of his leave, he is sent to find his brother and bring him home. Upon reaching Devonshire, however, Stephen is stunned to learn Wesley has sailed for Italy and left his host's daughter in serious trouble.
Stephen feels duty-bound to act, and strangely protective of the young lady, who seems somehow familiar. Wanting to make some recompense for his own past failings as well as his brother's, Stephen proposes to Miss Dupont. He does not offer love, but marriage "in name only" to save her from scandal. If he dies in battle as he fears, she will at least be a respectable widow.
Desperate for a way to escape her predicament, Sophie finds herself torn between her first love and this brooding man she barely knows. Dare she wait for Wesley to return? Or should she elope with the captain and pray she doesn't come to regret it?
Discussion Questions are included in the back of the book to facilitate book club conversations.
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My Review:
This is a great read. I love the characters and I loved the surprises. I also really enjoyed the painting and how it related to the characters. Sophie is a great character that has to make a choice and she hopes it will be the right one. I love the historical facts that were in the story and how the author brought the time period to life for me. (my favorite part was the hidden room though). I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.
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