Winter Is Past (Steeplehill S.) - Softcover

Morren, Ruth Axtell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0373785097 ISBN 13: 9780373785094

Publisher: MIRA, 2005

Synopsis

Simon Aguilar, a rising MP of Sephardic Jewish origin, falls in love with Althea Breton, a Methodist nurse who's the illegitimate daughter of an aristocrat. Althea cares for Simon's dying daughter and puts his household in order. Against the backdrop of the glittering ballrooms and the quiet parlors of Regency England comes a man's remarkable journey of love and faith.

About this title

About the Author:

Ruth Axtell Morren, has a bachelor's degree from Smith College, where she majored in comparative literature. She currently lives on the "down east" coast of Maine with her husband and three children. WINTER IS PAST is her debut novel. WILD ROSE is due from Steeple Hill in October 2004.

Synopsis:

An up-and-coming MP of Sephardic Jewish origin, widower Simon Aguilar hires devout Althea Breton to care for his ailing daughter, and soon finds himself drawn to this stately woman, who is a force to be reckoned with, despite his aversion toward her faith. Original.

About this edition

• Publisher: MIRA
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0373785097
• ISBN 13: 9780373785094
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352