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Townsfolk called him devil. For dark and enigmatic Julian, Earl of Ravenwood, was a man with a legendary temper and a first wife whose mysterious death would not he forgotten. Some said the beautiful Lady Ravenwood had drowned herself in the black, murky waters of Ravenwood Pond. Others... read more
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Townsfolk called him Devil for dark and enigmatic Julian, Earl of Ravenswood, was a man with a legendary temper and a first wife whose mysterious death would not be forgotten. Some said the Lady had drowned herself in the black, murky waters of Ravenswood pond. others whispered of foul play... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Sophy Dorring: Heroine, twenty-three of age, parents lost at sea, went to live with her grandparents, Lord and Lady Dorring, in love with Julian since 18, before Julian even married Elizabeth, heart-broken when he married, often angry because she feels like Julain often thought that she will act like Elizabeth, tries to make Julian fall in love with her.
- Julian Richard Sinclair, Earl of Ravenwood: Hero, widower, wife Elizabeth, dead, asked Sophy for hand-in-marriage, expects Sophy to be grateful for his generous offer, since Sophy was considered at the shelf at the age of 23.Hate his first wife, determined to ensure that Sophy will not turned into another Elizabeth.
- Elizabeth Sinclair: Dead before the story begins, married to Julian, unfaithful; often sleep with other men, not quite sane, beautiful, manipulative.
- Waycott: Elizabeth's lover, loved her very much, hate Julian, thinks Julian abused Elizabeth, not quite sane in the mind.
- Anne Silverthorne: Add a description of this character.
- Daregate
- Harriette
- Charlotte Featherstone
- Jane
- Mary
- Amelia
- Harry
- Thurgood
- Fanny
- Guppy
- Utteridge
- Ormiston
- Lady Dorring
- Mrs. Boyle
- Miles
- Varley
- Plimpton
- Knapton
- Wayeott
- Musgrove
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First Sentence edit
Julian Richard Sinclair, Earl of Ravenwood, listened in stunned belief as his formal offer of marriage was rejected.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter 1 - 20
Authors & Contributors edit
- Amanda Quick (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1990
ISBN: 9780553283549
Page Count: 352
Publisher: Bantam
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1990
ISBN: 9780553283549
Page Count: 352
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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