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The Vow
In a time when a woman's place was in the home, one bold dreamer dared to follow her heart...
Married to a man she didn't love, Hannah Shaw dreamed of more—in an age when women accepted their lives without question. But from her wedding day, Hannah knew she was part of her husband's business, not a part of his intimate life. Vowing to make her way in a man's world, she was determined to find success and even exceed her own dreams. And when she met a man who offered her true yet forbidden love, Hannah had to choose between the secure world she knew—and the freedom of an uncertain future.
Married to a man she didn't love, Hannah Shaw dreamed of more—in an age when women accepted their lives without question. But from her wedding day, Hannah knew she was part of her husband's business, not a part of his intimate life. Vowing to make her way in a man's world, she was determined to find success and even exceed her own dreams. And when she met a man who offered her true yet forbidden love, Hannah had to choose between the secure world she knew—and the freedom of an uncertain future.
- GenresRomanceHistoricalFiction
10 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1992
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About the author
Lindsay Chase
5 books3 followersPseudonyms: Leslie Brannen, Leslie O'Grady
Lindsay Chase's fifth grade teacher predicted that she would become a writer. Lindsay wasn't convinced. The horse crazy child also liked to draw and paint, especially horses, horses, and more horses, and thought she'd become an artist someday.
Her parents were relieved when writing won out. After graduating from college as an English major, she got a job in public relations with a TV station, where she took "B list" celebrities to lunch, and almost became a film editor. Next came a stint at a hospital, where she wrote articles for various publications simplifying complex medical procedures for laymen.
After her first novel was published, she left public relations behind and never looked back.
When not writing, Lindsay enjoys reading romances, mysteries, and whatever interesting books catch her eye; walking, exploring craft shops and art galleries, and going to the movies. She finds designing beaded jewelry relaxing, and satisfies her artsy side by working with color.
Lindsay, her husband, and their adopted diva of a stray cat live in a quiet rural corner of Connecticut where they are constantly amazed and entertained by an assortment of wildlife in their backyard.
Lindsay Chase's fifth grade teacher predicted that she would become a writer. Lindsay wasn't convinced. The horse crazy child also liked to draw and paint, especially horses, horses, and more horses, and thought she'd become an artist someday.
Her parents were relieved when writing won out. After graduating from college as an English major, she got a job in public relations with a TV station, where she took "B list" celebrities to lunch, and almost became a film editor. Next came a stint at a hospital, where she wrote articles for various publications simplifying complex medical procedures for laymen.
After her first novel was published, she left public relations behind and never looked back.
When not writing, Lindsay enjoys reading romances, mysteries, and whatever interesting books catch her eye; walking, exploring craft shops and art galleries, and going to the movies. She finds designing beaded jewelry relaxing, and satisfies her artsy side by working with color.
Lindsay, her husband, and their adopted diva of a stray cat live in a quiet rural corner of Connecticut where they are constantly amazed and entertained by an assortment of wildlife in their backyard.
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August 24, 2015
I read this book 20 years ago and LOVED IT. I have searched for this book for about 5 years and couldn't find it! I'm so excited to have finally found it and re-read!!!
January 10, 2025
This is one of my favorite books that I have read over and over. Highly recommend this classic historical setting with love, family dynamics and female empowerment.
June 12, 2014
This is the first book I've read from Lindsay Chase. I must say that I was impressed. It took nearly twenty years for things to come to a close and the characters went through a lot in that time. It kept me guessing all the way to the end on how things were going to resolve themselves. The way it went did surprise me. I had several scenarios in my mind, but the author did a fine job at keeping me guessing. The main characters had many flows and many times were not very likable but fed off each other well and made each other into what they were. Hard at times, but a good one to read.
April 25, 2012
I took a chance on this book and it was a bad decision. Unsympathetic characters, and MAJOR time jumping that made no sense (like, 6 month time jumps). The four chapters I read were laborious to read, so I had stop. DNF.
January 15, 2013
Takes place in the early 1800's, a bit predictable with decent story line and romance
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