Vittorio Ralfino, the Count of Cazlevara, is back in Italy to make a business proposition. He wishes to marry a traditional wife, and Anamaria Viale--sturdy, plain and from a good vintner's family--perfectly fits his bill. Ana is stunned that Vittorio is offering her --an ugly duckling --marriage. She'd stoically resigned herself to a career and singledom. But Vittorio is persuasive and Ana would like a child of her own. Although she's under no illusion that this is anything but a convenient marriage--Vittorio will never offer her love. So when the time comes for him to claim her as his bride, she's surprised--and amazed--at the strength of his passion....
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