A Fragile Beauty

A young woman travels to Italy expecting to marry her fiancé, only to discover that the wedding has been cancelled by the family patriarch. Forced into a marriage of convenience with the formidable older brother instead, she finds herself drawn to his unexpected gentleness. As they navigate their new life together, both characters confront hidden vulnerabilities and growing emotional ties. The story explores the complexities of an unexpected union set against a traditional European backdrop.

by Lucy Gordon

silhouette · First published 1987 · 189 pages