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After escaping a tragic childhood and making a life for herself as a maid, Violet thinks her troubles are behind her...until one of her horrible older brothers reappears in her life-with a handsome friend in tow.Violet Davies has worked hard to distance herself from her dark past. She suffered years of emotional trauma and mistreatment at the hands of her father and older brothers. Now she works as a lady's maid to the kind Lady Neil and she has sworn herself to serve the Neil family for all her days. But when one of her brothers appears on their doorstep, Violet's world is shaken and she must confront her deeply buried wounds-all while finding a way to deal with the distraction of a charming captain.A year after the end of the war, Captain Owen Jessup finds himself at Gatherford Park with his best friend on a mission to seek forgiveness and make amends. Owen can't deny that he's immediately drawn to Miss Violet Davies's strength and dedication. But Owen has sworn to serve his country and he's seen the grief of war widows countless times. The country may be at peace now, but Owen has no idea if or when he will be called up again.Can Owen and Violet look past their duties and overcome their fears to create a new future together?