In a torn and tattered gown, with feet covered in blisters,
Faith Merridew is running for her life. The scoundrels
chasing her in the darkness are planning the worst and
Faith will have no part of it. She races over the sand
hills in France, in the direction of soft, lilting music,
straight into the arms of a stranger, a protector. Little
does Faith know he's also her destiny.
Her mama's dying wish for all of her beloved daughters was
to find love and laughter, sunshine and happiness. Faith
had always dreamed of a man who made music, and she once
thought she'd found him. But his betrayal was great and now
she finds her reputation in ruins, deep in scandal and
desperately trying to get home to England. Faith is
determined to take control of her life.
Nicholas Blacklock is captivated by this brave young woman
who stumbles into his life. He's on a mission wrought with
secrecy, but he offers Faith all he can before leaving for
Spain. He knows she can't return to England with her
reputation in shambles, so he offers Faith his hand in
marriage. With a new future blooming ahead of her, she
agrees to marry this handsome and honorable stranger.
Nicholas is securing Faith a future out of gallantry. His
conditions are simple. They are not to talk of love, not to
become attached and, when they reach Spain, he will send
her home to England to his mother's estate.
Nicholas doesn't want to think of the future and Faith
doesn't want to dwell on the past. Together they decide to
live only in the present, taking one day at a time. Faith
has spun fantasies all her life and the more she thinks
about Nicholas, the more she believes that if they try --
really try -- they can make a life together.
Why is Nicholas so determined not to let her love him? What
is he so afraid of? Faith is sure that Nicholas is her
perfect stranger.
Oh, the power of love is wondrous and THE PERFECT STRANGER,
with its tender words and heartfelt characters, is a
perfect romance. Ms. Gracie looks deeply into the human
soul and finds the best and brightest in each of her
characters. She's a master storyteller and a powerful
weaver of romantic tales. THE PERFECT STRANGER is splendid
Regency by this divine author and another treasure for your
keeper shelf. Also read THE PERFECT WALTZ (11/05), the
touching story of Faith's twin sister, Hope.
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