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He brings her gifts and kisses her, but it's just pretend… A carriage accident and a terrible marriage has left previously vivacious Tatya housebound, widowed, and heart weary. When she's stranded on the floor after a fall, being saved by a strong red haired man-her brother's friend Vassily Karachev-is the last thing she expects. Even more shocking is his attention. Vassily offers to carry her to their friend's wedding, and then-scandalously-to be her lover. He says she needs a suitor to show more reignite her spark with a few stolen kisses and with his help she'll soon find a husband. But when Vassily disappears and his life is in danger, Tatya finds that their innocent game might just break her heart. Because she's falling in love with her pretend lover and he's sworn not to marry… The story of a downcast lady finding hope in the beautiful high-society world of aristocratic Russia. This book will delight those looking for historical detail and a period authentic fake relationship theme. A Trad... show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- Tatya's Story
- Original publication date
- 1984
- People/Characters
- Tatya Kalinskaya; Vassily Karachev
- Important places
- St. Petersburg, Russia
- First words
- Tatya Kalinskaya tweaked her widow's cap into a more becoming position on her dark, glossy curls and regarded her reflection in the mirror with critical appraisal.
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- English, Swedish
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