Venetia was very lonely after the death of her parents. So when her cousin Mary begged her to help to save her from a forced marriage, Venetia was ready. Mary was in love with another man and expecting his child. yet the Queen wanted her to marry the Earl of Mountwood at a moment's notice and go with him to India. A reckless impulse made Venetia promise to take Mary's place at the altar. She would worry about the consequences later. Lord Mountwood was handsome, but he was also haughty and autocratic, demanding instant obedience from his servants and his wife. When he discovered the trick Venetia had played on him he was furious. She had only her quick wits to protect her from his wrath. On the journey to India they quarreled and sparred, each getting the measure of the other, while the growing attraction between them became impossible to ignore. In India they travelled to the Northwest frontier, to a fort that was under constant attack by the Russians. And there, just as she and her husband discovered their love, they were caught up in danger that threatened to part them. How they overcame all the obstacles is told in this exciting and romantic novel by Barbara Cartland.
Begin je gratis proefperiode van 30 dagen
- Volledige toegang tot honderdduizenden luisterboeken en e-books in onze bibliotheek
- Maak tot 4 profielen aan, inclusief kinderprofielen
- Lees en luister offline
- Abonnementen vanaf € 7,99 per maand

Sailing To Love
Venetia was very lonely after the death of her parents. So when her cousin Mary begged her to help to save her from a forced marriage, Venetia was ready. Mary was in love with another man and expecting his child. yet the Queen wanted her to marry the Earl of Mountwood at a moment's notice and go with him to India. A reckless impulse made Venetia promise to take Mary's place at the altar. She would worry about the consequences later. Lord Mountwood was handsome, but he was also haughty and autocratic, demanding instant obedience from his servants and his wife. When he discovered the trick Venetia had played on him he was furious. She had only her quick wits to protect her from his wrath. On the journey to India they quarreled and sparred, each getting the measure of the other, while the growing attraction between them became impossible to ignore. In India they travelled to the Northwest frontier, to a fort that was under constant attack by the Russians. And there, just as she and her husband discovered their love, they were caught up in danger that threatened to part them. How they overcame all the obstacles is told in this exciting and romantic novel by Barbara Cartland.
The White Witch (Barbara Cartland's Pink Collection 23)
Barbara Cartland
audiobookKeizerin van mijn hart
Barbara Cartland
audiobookbookDe grillige graaf
Barbara Cartland
audiobookbookFrom Friends to Forever: A Barbara Cartland Friends-to-Lovers Collection
Barbara Cartland
audiobookHarten in tweestrijd : De grillige graaf / Een onvoltooid portret
Barbara Cartland
bookGrenzeloze romantiek : De gloed van smaragd / De gevaren der liefde / Zilte liefde / Van onschatbare waarde
Barbara Cartland
bookRomantiek op de vlucht : Het golvende woestijnzand / Een vrouw naar zijn hart / Haar onstuimige hart / Liefde in Kashmir
Barbara Cartland
bookVerplicht verlangen : Schaduw van een fortuin / De dag der vergelding / Met de moed der wanhoop / Mijn lieve helleveeg
Barbara Cartland
bookVerboden verleidingen : De betoverende wals / Liefde kent geen duisternis / Een adelaar in zijn vlucht / Symbool van trouw
Barbara Cartland
bookSchotse verlangens : De blauwe heide / Hart in beroering / Leona, mijn liefste / De sleutel tot de toekomst
Barbara Cartland
bookBal der verlangens : De hartebreker / De dolende ridder / De blauwe vogel van geluk / Een regen van rozeblaadjes
Barbara Cartland
bookFranse passies : Een maagd in Parijs / De vrijheid tegemoet / Gouden illusies
Barbara Cartland
book