Heart of Green Valley
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Book 4
Joh Laslett has just arrived in Green Valley in his very first appointment as the new parish minister. He has been employed by the patron lady, Vera Wallace and at first sight it seems that she has seen to his every possible need. But there is something strange about the housekeeper she has sent.
Emily Wallace has been given a choice. Either she obeys her father's wishes and marries the elderly widower, or she will be sent to live with her aunt in Australia. Even with the tales of wild animals and convicts, Emily chooses to sail to this unknown and untamed land. She simply cannot marry the cruel and arrogant Lord. Colin Shore has never met anyone so beautiful before. The moment he first saw Lady Emily Wallace at the dock he fell in love with her. But he would never presume that she would be part of his life. After all, she was a Lady and he was only a farmer.
When tragedy strikes unannounced, Christine Shore is certain that she will never feel the same again. It seems the only course left is to shoulder the responsibility of her orphaned niece and nephew. Jack Browning, the children's uncle on the other side, has proposed to marry Christine for the sake of the children. Could any suggestion be more outrageous? Could any man seem more insensitive? Christine is faced with a choice. The family has made it clear that she is under no obligation to raise the children. Presented with an opportunity to travel overseas with her sister-in-law, she chooses to let Jack find another woman to fulfil his hasty vow to care for his brother's family. After a terrible experience in England, Christine returns wishing she had taken up Jack's offer when presented.