In this Regency romance, Sophie Dupont faces a choice between the two Overtree brothers: the artist Wesley who has left her with child; and Stephen, a brave captain who offers her a marriage of convenience. Will Sophie come to love Stephen, or will the return of a repentant Wesley change...
In this Regency romance, Sophie Dupont faces a choice between the two Overtree brothers: the artist Wesley who has left her with child; and Stephen, a brave captain who offers her a marriage of convenience. Will Sophie come to love Stephen, or will the return of a repentant Wesley change her heart?
Julie Klassen Is the Gold Standard for Inspirational Regency Fiction
Sophie Dupont, daughter of a portrait painter, assists her father in his studio, keeping her own artwork out of sight. She often walks the cliffside path along the north Devon coast, popular with artists and poets. It's where she met the handsome Wesley Overtree, the first man to tell her she's beautiful.
Captain Stephen Overtree is accustomed to taking on his brother's neglected duties. Home on leave, he's sent to find Wesley. Knowing his brother rented a cottage from a fellow painter, he travels to Devonshire and meets Miss Dupont, the painter's daughter. He's startled to recognize her from a miniature portrait he carries with him--one of Wesley's discarded works. But his happiness plummets when he realizes Wesley has left her with child and sailed away to Italy in search of a new muse.
Wanting to do something worthwhile with his life, Stephen proposes to Sophie. He does not offer love, or even a future together, but he can save her from scandal. If he dies in battle, as he believes he will, she'll be a respectable widow with the protection of his family.
Desperate for a way to escape her predicament, Sophie agrees to marry a stranger and travel to his family's estate. But at Overtree Hall, her problems are just beginning. Will she regret marrying Captain Overtree when a repentant Wesley returns? Or will she find herself torn between the father of her child and her growing affection for the husband she barely knows?
In this Regency romance, Sophie Dupont faces a choice between the two Overtree brothers: the artist Wesley who has left her with child; and Stephen, a brave captain who offers her a marriage of convenience. Will Sophie come to love Stephen, or will the return of a repentant Wesley change...
In this Regency romance, Sophie Dupont faces a choice between the two Overtree brothers: the artist Wesley who has left her with child; and Stephen, a brave captain who offers her a marriage of convenience. Will Sophie come to love Stephen, or will the return of a repentant Wesley change her heart?
Julie Klassen Is the Gold Standard for Inspirational Regency Fiction
Sophie Dupont, daughter of a portrait painter, assists her father in his studio, keeping her own artwork out of sight. She often walks the cliffside path along the north Devon coast, popular with artists and poets. It's where she met the handsome Wesley Overtree, the first man to tell her she's beautiful.
Captain Stephen Overtree is accustomed to taking on his brother's neglected duties. Home on leave, he's sent to find Wesley. Knowing his brother rented a cottage from a fellow painter, he travels to Devonshire and meets Miss Dupont, the painter's daughter. He's startled to recognize her from a miniature portrait he carries with him--one of Wesley's discarded works. But his happiness plummets when he realizes Wesley has left her with child and sailed away to Italy in search of a new muse.
Wanting to do something worthwhile with his life, Stephen proposes to Sophie. He does not offer love, or even a future together, but he can save her from scandal. If he dies in battle, as he believes he will, she'll be a respectable widow with the protection of his family.
Desperate for a way to escape her predicament, Sophie agrees to marry a stranger and travel to his family's estate. But at Overtree Hall, her problems are just beginning. Will she regret marrying Captain Overtree when a repentant Wesley returns? Or will she find herself torn between the father of her child and her growing affection for the husband she barely knows?
I enjoyed this book. Relaxing reading after work. It's a nice love story set in the 19th century, clean content and with writing that is easy to follow and a good plot. In the same vein as Jane Austin. I recommend this book for some good escapism.
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4 years ago
Well researched
All Julie Klassen's books are well researched and this is was no exception!!! Strong themes would recommend for matured audiences.
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4 years ago
Sweet
A realistic story that steals your heart! Once you start you can't stop, captivating your complete attention!
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5 years ago
Couldn't put this book down
This is one of my favourite of Klassen's book. I literally couldn't put this book down. Highly recommend.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 years ago
A great stand alone book
This was one of my favourite stand alone books by Julie Klassen! The story was captivating and the characters were written with great depths, quirks and flaws. I really enjoyed reading this. I also loved the focus on God throughout the book and the character's journey with Him.
