The wild child

by Elizabeth Anne Stephenson, Mary Jo Putney, Michael F., M.D. Roizen · 2000

When the reckless younger son of an earl, Dominic Renbourne, is bribed to stand in for his twin brother at Warfield Manor, he expects a brief charade of polite courtship. Instead, he meets Lady Meriel Grahame, the reclusive heiress whispered to be mad, who lives in a breathtaking English garden where every flower and tree seems to pulse with magic. Scarred by a childhood nightmare, Meriel has withdrawn from society, finding solace among the blossoms she tends with an almost fey devotion. Dominic’s arrival awakens a longing in both of them—he is drawn to her ethereal beauty and fierce connection to nature, while she discovers a desire for a world beyond her sanctuary. As their deception deepens, the untamed spirit of the wild child collides with duty and destiny, forging a passionate love that threatens to shatter the fragile walls they have built. Putney’s lush historical setting and vivid, nature‑infused romance invite readers into a garden of longing, danger, and unforgettable enchantment.