Unconventional Friendship

Earl Atherton, Julian Randall is a widower who has just escaped a suffocating marriage to a woman whose feelings he could never reciprocate. Convinced he is incapable of romantic affection, he has resolved never again to hurt a woman with his coldness and inability to love. He settles for a friendship with a beautiful and independent wildcat, whose behaviour and opinions defy every conceivable convention of stuffy London society. As Lady Margaret also makes no secret of the fact that she never wants to marry and be controlled by a man, their friendship seems as perfect as it can be. They enjoy indulging in their shared interests and witty conversations, and there is not a single cloud on the horizon of their relationship. Except perhaps one – they must both hide the strong attraction they feel for each other…