The shadow between

"He married money...settled his debts."
Vicky overheard the words in anguish. It meant the end of
everything--her love for Richard and her marriage.
Vicky knew that some sort of business deal had been transacted
between her millionaire father and Richard Sherrard, the master of
Whitethorn Manor.
But could it be true that Richard had married her for money? In her
heart Vicky wanted to know--but her pride stood like a shadow
between her and the truth about her marriage!