The story follows Helen, the daughter of a wealthy merchant, who possesses beauty and fortune but is forced by her father to abandon her dreams of love. She is compelled to enter a marriage of convenience with Ashley Cadoux, the heir to Viscount Maynard. Ashley, born with a limp, has become a surly and reclusive man as a result of his condition.
: The emotional journey of Ashley, whose physical condition has shaped his cynical outlook on life and love.
: The clash between Helen’s "new money" merchant background and the "old money" but bankrupt Maynard family.
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Critics note that while the book is a well-written historical piece, it focuses more on family dynamics and "hidden romance" than high-intensity emotional drama.
: Ashley’s arrogant father, who only permits the marriage because Helen’s dowry will save his family from financial ruin.
Matrimonio pactado by María Fau is a historical romance novel that explores the friction between the merchant class and the declining aristocracy. Published by Harlequin Ibérica in 2021, the book was a finalist for the IX IX Premio Internacional HQÑ.
: Available in paperback and as an ePub/eBook on platforms like Amazon and Barnes & Noble . Language : Spanish.
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