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Dear Reader,

Years ago “family” suggested a gathering of relatives living in or near the same place, certainly the same country. But as travel speeded up, the world grew smaller, and a family could be spread over a great distance.

This has been useful to Amos Falcon, a man who believes in doing what suits himself. Starting poor, he’s pursued his dream of wealth through many counties, fathering sons wherever he goes: England, America, France and Russia.

In his eyes they are all his property. With a great fortune to distribute in his will, he’s studied them, wanting to see in each one a reflection of himself.

In a sense he’s right. They all have their father’s determination, skill, money-making ability, and, when necessary, ruthlessness. But they also have qualities their father lacks. Some are gentle, generous, some have charm, and all of them are waiting for the woman who can bring out their true nature.

Darius, the eldest, seems most like his forbidding father, but his startling encounter with Harriet, an impudent young woman, turns his world upside down. Unlike most people she isn’t afraid of him, and when she saves his life it’s the harbinger of another rescue—when she will save his heart and soul, and keep him safe for ever.

On their wedding day Darius’ brothers gather, knowing that if they too are lucky the same day will dawn for them. Their stories have yet to be told.

I don’t think I’ve ever liked one of my own heroines better than Harriet. Right to the end I was cheering her on, hoping that Darius would turn out to be good enough for her. But she thinks he is, and that’s what really matters.

Lucy