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by Susan Pope Sloan (Author)
In the aftermath of the Civil War, a young woman's fight to save her family's legacy leads her to an unexpected alliance.
Hannah Whitfield has given up on her own dreams of love and marriage, dedicating herself wholly to her family's welfare. But when a ruthless carpetbagger threatens to seize Whitfield Hall, Hannah's last hope lies with the elusive trustee named in her late father's will. Desperate to secure her brother's inheritance, she steels herself to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Rupert McNeil, haunted by the loss of his loved ones, has vowed never to marry. Following in his uncle's footsteps, he becomes the go-to person for those in need. When he inherits his uncle's farm and the responsibility to help save Whitfield Hall, Rupert finds himself at a crossroads, torn between his own legacy and his duty to others.
As Hannah and Rupert's paths intertwine, a marriage of convenience seems to be the answer to their problems. But with a scheming relative lurking in the shadows, will their newfound alliance be enough to safeguard both their inheritances? Can love blossom amidst the challenges they face, or will the wounds of the past prove too deep to overcome?
