A Momentary Marriage

In this evocative romance, James de Vere, a pragmatic man dealing with a dramatic family, returns home to seek a doctor after an undiagnosed illness strikes him. Encountering Laura, the recently bereaved daughter of a deceased physician, James proposes a marriage of convenience that aims to protect her from poverty while securing companionship for himself. As they navigate the skepticism of their families, their initial arrangement blossoms into something deeper, challenging their vows of a brief union in the face of growing affection.