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The "Beast" figure. Masked and mysterious, he is wealthy and appears only at certain times, showing Erienne unexpected kindness.

As a book from the early 80s, it contains archaic social views and themes that may be problematic for modern readers, including "dubious consent" and sexism.

Set in the drafty, fire-damaged Saxton Hall, the book features many elements of Gothic romance, including mystery, family secrets, and hidden identities. Una_rosa_en_invierno_Kathleen_Woodiwiss.epub

The story is set in Northern England in the late 18th century. Erienne Fleming, a beautiful young woman, finds herself in a desperate situation when her debt-ridden, alcoholic father decides to auction her off to the highest bidder to pay his gambling debts.

At over 600 pages, it is significantly longer than many modern romances. The "Beast" figure

The auction is won by the mysterious and wealthy , a man who hides his face behind a mask and his body under a heavy cloak due to horrific scars and injuries sustained in a fire. Despite her initial fear and repulsion, Erienne discovers that her new husband is a kind, patient, and gentle soul who treats her with immense tenderness.

Erienne's unscrupulous father whose gambling leads to the central conflict. Reader Considerations Set in the drafty, fire-damaged Saxton Hall, the

A central tension is Erienne’s internal struggle to remain a loyal wife while battling her intense physical attraction to Christopher.