First published 1988
In the quiet backwater of Missalonghi, Missy Wright's life seems destined for spinsterhood and genteel poverty. But when a mysterious stranger arrives, Missy's eyes are opened to new possibilities. Can this plain, unassuming woman find the courage to pursue a fairy-tale ending, even as the town gossips threaten to destroy her dreams?
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, australia, 19th-century, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fairy-tale, found-family
Setting: Australia, New South Wales
Period: 19th century
189 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Avon