MAINWEARING SERIES di MARY BALOGH

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A Chance Encounter (1985): The news that Ferndale Manor is to be opened again and that its owner, Mr Mainwaring, is both wealthy, handsome and single, could hardly be more exciting for the town of Granby. All except for Elizabeth Rossiter, born a lady but forced to work as a governess, and who now wishes to be left alone.

Elizabeth Rossiter, who comes to the small English town of Granby as governess to Cecily Rowe. Her real purpose, however, is to escape her past, especially the memory of Robert Denning, the man who broke her heart. Unbeknownst to Rossiter, Denning is not far behind.

The Wood Nymph (1987): Heartbroken at the loss of Elizabeth in A Chance Encounter, William Mainwaring retreats to his country estate and meets the unworldly Helen Wade in the woods one day. She soothes his soul until he flees in panic after seducing her. He then faces the almost impossible task of redeeming himself in her eyes.