Love from the Past

Miss Penelope Cowan, a loyal daughter, wed for money to save her father from debtor's prison. Although her three-year marriage to a prominent statesman was comfortable enough, now she is a widow, thrown into a whirlwind of regret and heart-wrenching memories. She secretly hopes to reunite with Michael, her childhood sweetheart, but a lie she told him out of desperation may have damaged his love for her beyond repair.Mr. Michael Beaumont has made quite a name for himself as a portrait...
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Miss Penelope Cowan, a loyal daughter, wed for money to save her father from debtor's prison. Although her three-year marriage to a prominent statesman was comfortable enough, now she is a widow, thrown into a whirlwind of regret and heart-wrenching memories. She secretly hopes to reunite with Michael, her childhood sweetheart, but a lie she told him out of desperation may have damaged his love for her beyond repair.Mr. Michael Beaumont has made quite a name for himself as a portrait artist and, not wishing to waste time on what-ifs, has resolutely put thoughts of his first love aside. The circumstances of Penelope's marriage-which betrayed their long-lasting but unspoken expectation-filled him with anger and mistrust, and her unforeseen freedom does nothing to rekindle the flame. In fact, he's too preoccupied with a new love interest to give her much thought.But Penelope's recent loss is only the beginning of her troubles. Will Michael close his eyes to her encroaching danger-one that he alone recognizes?Will past tribulations and present obstacles ever allow room for their love to reignite?