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A clever tale told in a charming way. Two youngsters from different families are contracted to marry each other. Richard is a rebellious son with a domineering father and therefore detests the idea of marrying Julia. While still young, they grow to hate each other since Richard wants to thwart his father, and Julie thinks that Richard hates her. He abandons England while still a teenager and becomes a sailor (pirate/treasure hunter), leaving Julie stuck in a marriage contract and unable to join the marriage market.
They meet at a masquerade ball several years later (without knowing the identity of each other), and the events that follow are sometimes funny, sometimes a bit sad, and not usually what they appear to be. There are a couple of twists at the end--one probably expected but the other a complete surprise.
Some of the Malory family members play supporting roles in the book. It was humorous, adverturous, romantic and hard to put down. A wonderful and fun book to read.
They meet at a masquerade ball several years later (without knowing the identity of each other), and the events that follow are sometimes funny, sometimes a bit sad, and not usually what they appear to be. There are a couple of twists at the end--one probably expected but the other a complete surprise.
Some of the Malory family members play supporting roles in the book. It was humorous, adverturous, romantic and hard to put down. A wonderful and fun book to read.
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