“Dear Lady Disdain” by Paula Marshall is a fictional novel that follows the story of Anastasia Blanchard, a banker who takes over the running of her father’s bank after his death. Despite the fulfillment she feels in her new role, Anastasia feels that there is something missing from her life, and she is determined to find it.
When a problem arises at her bank in York, Stacy decides to go there herself to resolve the issue. However, the weather turns severe and Anastasia and her entourage seek refuge at Pontisford Hall, where they find themselves in a nightmare. The hall is in a poor state, and when she meets the supposed butler, Matthew, Lord Radley, she realizes that he is quite similar to her in his assertive and authoritarian personality.
The sparks of their interactions have repercussions, which cause both of them to question their own beliefs and values. Ultimately, Anastasia realizes that she needs to take a step back and reevaluate her priorities, while Matthew comes to understand that his life has been shaped by his upbringing and that he needs to find his own path.
“Dear Lady Disdain” explores the complexities of human relationships and the importance of self-awareness and self-reflection in our lives. It is a captivating and thought-provoking book that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.
Электронная Книга «Dear Lady Disdain» написана автором Paula Marshall в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9781474025935
Описание книги от Paula Marshall
Running Blanchard's Bank after her father's death was fulfilling for Anastasia but, even so, she felt there was something missing from her life. Problems with the branch in York, decided Stacy.She would go herself. But the November weather turned severe and, with her retinue, she sought refuge at Pontisford Hall. It was a nightmare! The Hall was in a parlous state, and the man she thought to be the butler turned out to be Matthew, Lord Radley. He was quite as forceful and autocratic as herself, and the sparks that flew during her enforced stay had repercussions that quite appalled her….