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Jill Courtland's friendship with the Dynards is frowned upon by her grandfather, Andrew Courtland, a wealthy man who rules his business empire and the Courtland family with ruthless power. In his eyes, the Dynards are feckless, artistic types who have a bad influence on his lively young granddaughter, and he has no intention of allowing her to become involved with Paddy Dynard when he has other plans for her in the shape of Martin Teviot, the son of his friend. But Jill, with a mind of her own, dislikes Martin Teviot from the first violent impact with him, a dislike which he returns with equal fervour. Her grandfather's match-making campaign and the Courtland family's gossip and intrigue make life difficult for Jill in her year of decision. |
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She couldn't stand Martin .... but Jill Courtland's autocratic grandfather was determined she should marry him - and very much against her involvement with carefree, artistic Paddy Dynard. A year of decision, of strife and intrigue, of romance and misery, culminates in surprises for Jill and all the Courtlands. The dramatic story of Jill's sister Dinah is told in The Family Web - another enchanting IRIS BROMIGE romance from Beagle. |