Wronged

Set in New Orleans, 1895. Marian Cuvier had been married to Jean twelve years. She had a ten-year-old son, Philip, and a little girl, Renée. When informed her husband was dead in a hotel room, while with another woman, she rushed to the scene. It did not shock Marian to know Jean was with another woman. She long suspected a mistress. However, it royally shocked Marian to find out that Jean had married two other women within the last four years! None of the wives knew about the others. Jean was co-owner of Cuvier Shipping. He left his part of the business to his son, Philip. Until he reached legal age, Marian would be guardian. The partner was named Louis Fournet. Louis wanted to sell the business and use the capital to begin a mill. He could not sell it without Marian's signature though, and she refused! Worse, she began coming into the office to work every morning to learn the business. Louis would say or do anything to make Marian change her mind! **** This story only touched on the two illegal wives. Their names were Nicole and Layla. Nicole's story will come out in Dec. 2002. Layla's will be out early 2003. This book focused on Marian, the first and only legal wife. Author Sylvia McDaniel has created a strong heroine that readers cannot help but admire, not only for her intelligence, but also for her deep concern for her children's welfare. No helpless, wishy-washy female here! I never cared for the hero a bit. However, I never doubted Marian would take care of him! A very good romance that focuses on the main characters without major distractions. Recommended! **** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

Set in New Orleans, 1895. Marian Cuvier had been married to Jean twelve years. She had a ten-year-old son, Philip, and a little girl, Renée. When informed her husband was dead in a hotel room, while with another woman, she rushed to the scene. It did not shock Marian to know Jean was with another woman. She long suspected a mistress. However, it royally shocked Marian to find out that Jean had married two other women within the last four years! None of the wives knew about the others. Jean was co-owner of Cuvier Shipping. He left his part of the business to his son, Philip. Until he reached legal age, Marian would be guardian. The partner was named Louis Fournet. Louis wanted to sell the business and use the capital to begin a mill. He could not sell it without Marian's signature though, and she refused! Worse, she began coming into the office to work every morning to learn the business. Louis would say or do anything to make Marian change her mind! **** This story only touched on the two illegal wives. Their names were Nicole and Layla. Nicole's story will come out in Dec. 2002. Layla's will be out early 2003. This book focused on Marian, the first and only legal wife. Author Sylvia McDaniel has created a strong heroine that readers cannot help but admire, not only for her intelligence, but also for her deep concern for her children's welfare. No helpless, wishy-washy female here! I never cared for the hero a bit. However, I never doubted Marian would take care of him! A very good romance that focuses on the main characters without major distractions. Recommended! **** Reviewed by Detra Fitch.