Lady Pamela's Christmas Star
The Art of Photography
She had everything money could buy…
Wealthy heiress Pamela Desmond has been in love with her best friend, Captain Paul Francom, for as long as she can remember. Before he left for the Napoleonic wars, Paul gave her a Christmas Star he carved himself. Now, four long years have passed with only letters to keep them connected. Pamela has kept her feelings a secret from Paul, but she’s treasured the star he gave her and dreams of marrying him someday. Except her uncle has other plans. He’s given Pamela to an elderly baron to pay off a debt…
Has he lost his love to his need for success?
Captain Paul Francom is fourth in line to the Viscount title, and sadly believes he will never be successful enough to please his father. Growing up his only true friend was Pamela, the only person in his life to believe in him. Unaware of her deeper feelings for him, they exchanged letters during the war, sharing their hopes and the dreams, until one day Paul realizes he has fallen in love with his friend. With the war over, he goes home to declare his feelings—only to find her kidnapped, whisked away for a hasty marriage.
Ever resourceful, Pamela manages to escape, but when Paul arrives, mistaken assumptions and injured feelings tear Paul and Pamela apart. Pamela won’t give up on the man she loves but she realizes she’ll have to fight his growing obsession for money and success. Desperate, she concocts a plan to be married by end of the year…
Will the magic of Christmas save her heart’s desire, or will she lose him to his new mistress, money?
