At Water's Edge
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Last published Sun, Nov 4, 2012
A leisurely stroll through the park turns into a life changing walk into the past. Confused Nina finds herself in the 1800’s England, petrified she wanders into the presence of a Duchess whose kind heart takes her in. The Duchesses family quickly makes her one of their own but Nina’s heart yearns to find her way home. With the help of Ephraim a young physicist, will she discover a way home? Or will the love of a handsome gentleman persuade her to stay? Who will be the one to steal her heart and her hand Nicholas, Steven, Robert, or will her yearning to go home triumph above all. A story fully of twists and turns, heart ache and heart break will end only when it comes full circle.
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