Publisher's Synopsis
Lady Jayne is the victim of gossip after a house party held by her parents. Lord Bartholomew Carringdale comes to her rescue with a proposal of marriage. Bart's grandmother and her companion visit, bullying and harassing Jayne in the hope that they can undo the marriage. Barely aware of the abuse, Bart does little to support his wife. As the visit drags on, Jayne becomes concerned that her marriage will not survive.
A chance comment at a house party shocks Bart, and he leaves the party, ordering his guests to return to the estate.
When he arrives home, he discovers that his wife has fled.
It appears that his guests have achieved their aim of ending his marriage. Can he find Jayne, and will she forgive him for his lack of trust and disregard?
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