The Tree of Love

In Barbara Cartland's romantic tale set in 1815 Paris and London, Shenda, the daughter of the late Lord Linbury, seeks the protection of the Duke of Wellington after her father's death. Unsuitable for his home, she is sent to care for the wounded Captain Ivan Worth, who is actually the Marquis of Kenworth, wrestling with disdain for women following a bitter rejection. As Shenda aids in his recovery, she unexpectedly challenges his bitterness, leading to a journey of healing and eventual happiness amidst the tumult of post-Waterloo life.