The Complacent Wife

Hutchinson, UK, 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Hardcover. 256 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Hutchinson, UK, 1972. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Spine has minimal reading creases. Edges of dust jacket have moderate bumping, superficial wear and minor chips and/or tears. Dust jacket is unclipped. Edges of pages are slightly foxed. . Previous owner's name in ink. Surface tear on back of dust jacket. Small closed tear at top of dust jacket which has a been mended with clear tape. additional small hole in side of dust jacket along flap.. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: The handsome Earl of Droxford relished all the privileges of being wealthy, and a bachelor. Now, because of King William's decree, he must be married within a month. "Find me a wife, " he told his beautiful mistress. " A complacent, conformable wife who will not interfere in my affairs!" For bewitching, green-eyed Karina, it was a chance to escape from poverty and hardship, and she offered herself as the docile bride! So they made their loveless marriage vows - the Earl and the enchanting country girl. But in fashionable London Karina broke her promise to be complacent. She had fallen impossible in love! *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Romance & Women's Fiction; ISBN: 0091127106. ISBN/EAN: 9780091127107. Inventory No: 24040127.. 9780091127107