Groomed for the marriage market in London society, Nanda Brookenham is thrust into the superficial and immoral social circle that surrounds her mother. Innocent yet independent, Nanda must even compete with her mother for the attentions of the man she admires. Only an elderly bachelor is immune to this world, and determines to rescue Nanda from it's corrupting influence out of loyalty to the love he once felt for her grandmother. A fascinating novel that explores the clash between 'old' and 'new' money. 323 pages, softcover.
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