Barbara Cartland

What is – wrong and – wicked – spoils the beauty that – God gave us.”

He also made us human,

but because you are very young, you are intolerant of human weakness. When you are older, you will understand that a man must seek happiness where he can find it.”

Never look for love, love will find you

She was unconscious and there was a raw mark on her dear forehead and he thought that she must have hit her head as the dinghy capsized

would do with Brooks and his wife, as

“Y-you – are – safe!”

She could think only of his danger and not of what had been her own.

“I am safe now and in the future, thanks to you,” the Duke said in his deep voice.

Fiona learnt that the Earl had told his mother that he had wished to marry her himself, but realised that his suit was impossible.

The Countess laughed.

“I am quite sure that your husband will look after you, my dear, and prevent you from making any mistakes

She paused.

“Also – ?” the Duke questioned.

“There is – another reason – for going – home!”