Prince Charming

Lady Esther is finally on her death bed. She is considered to be one of the richest ladies of England, so it's not a surprise to find people swarming over her estate like vultures. Lady Esther has to decide quickly about what to do to ensure that her wealth ends up in capable hands and remains secure, without landing in the hands of her money-hungry relatives.With Prince Charming, Julie Garwood has come up with a story about love that is both sensuous and sweet, but has to come to the fore even when malignant forces are at work. The story moves quickly and is focussed on all the characters in the plot, rather than only on the two protagonists.Taylor Stapleton is Lady Esther's granddaughter, whom Lady Esther treats like her own daughter. Things begin to unravel quickly, with Taylor battling a sudden heartbreak on account of her own cousin running away with her fiancé. This is when Lady Esther comes up with her master plan, for the benefit of her granddaughter and the sprawling estate. The plan has Lady Taylor marrying an American, Luca Ross and moving to America. The idea is to protect her beloved granddaughter from her unscrupulous relatives, especially Taylor's uncle. Being from such a rich estate, Taylor is a bit reluctant to go away with Luca, who will be moving to the much smaller Montana. Julie Garwood explores a different side to love and second chances in Prince Charming.Prince Charming is a work of romantic fiction novel and the reprinted edition was published by Pocket Books in 1995. This novel by Julie Garwood is available in paperback format.