The Rescue (English Garden)

by Lori Wick (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $4.60

  Anne's father, the sword-flourishing, full regimental-wearing Colonel, is unwell. But the only real battle is Anne's-living as a gentleman's daughter on a pauper's means. When newcomer Robert Weston visits their cottage while inspecting his new estate, Anne accidentally topples into his arms from a ladder. The Colonel, mistaking the scene, demands honor for Anne and a hasty marriage takes place to calm him. But the Colonel's recounting of events does painful damage to Anne's reputation. As Anne and Robert struggle with the situation, admiration grows. Could a real marriage cure the heartache caused by a false one? This tender story of the importance of trust in faith and love will satisfy Lori's millions of fans-and win new ones.

• New

  Paperback
  2009

  $22.00

  Lori Wick's bestselling English Garden series (more than 720,000 copies sold) is filled with engaging characters and stories. Now with fresh, new covers, each of the four books in the series will hold a favorite spot on the nightstand or bookshelf of any reader who loves a great romance. The Rescue, book two in the series, is set in 1811 England. When Anne Gardiner slips from a ladder into the arms of a stranger, her father, Colonel Gardiner, deems the innocent embrace cause for immediate marriage. Weston eventually sees that the marriage was performed for the Colonel's sake and that Anne had no choice. When he learns that she's sacrificed her own reputation to protect his name, Weston finds himself drawn to Anne. But will these two guarded people give love a chance? And can they trust God enough to step into a new, real relationship?