A young girl and a young boy run away to Gretna Green after knowing one another for 3 hours.  They are caught by the girl's father and thus ends the elopement.

We go forward some years, the girl is now a widow and she is courting a not very enthusiastic man - she is courting because their marriage would be a good financial move, and he is about the best she can find.

The young boy, now a wealthy and passionate man, returns to London.

From there it gets difficult.  There is attraction, there is competition, and there is love.

This is not one of Ms James best books.  Normally, I enjoy her books very much.  This one not so much.  But, it is fast and fun and romantic.  So, give it a try.
A young girl and a young boy run away to Gretna Green after knowing one another for 3 hours. They are caught by the girl's father and thus ends the elopement. We go forward some years, the girl is now a widow and she is courting a not very enthusiastic man - she is courting because their marriage would be a good financial move, and he is about the best she can find. The young boy, now a wealthy and passionate man, returns to London. From there it gets difficult. There is attraction, there is competition, and there is love. This is not one of Ms James best books. Normally, I enjoy her books very much. This one not so much. But, it is fast and fun and romantic. So, give it a try.