The Fortunes of Francesca

Mills & Boon presents the complete Betty Neels collection. Timeless tales of heart-warming romance by one of the world’s best-loved romance authors.

MARRIAGE UNDER THE MISTLETOE…

Francesca Bowen has cut short her medical career to look after her elderly aunt, so she jumps at the chance to be assistant to Lady Trumper. But Francesca soon discovers that she’s made the wrong decision and is being treated like a dogsbody.

Then, suddenly, a glimmer of hope appears…Professor Marc van der Kettener unexpectedly proposes! Marc has been a helping hand since they met—but Francesca is confused by his sudden proposal. Does Marc just want to help her out of a tight spot, or has he really fallen in love…?

About the author

Romance readers around the world were sad to note the passing of Betty Neels in June 2001.Her career spanned thirty years, and she continued to write into her ninetieth year.To her millions of fans, Betty epitomized the romance writer.Betty’s first book, Sister Peters in Amsterdam,was published in 1969, and she eventually completed 134 books.Her novels offer a reassuring warmth that was very much a part of her own personality.Her spirit and genuine talent live on in all her stories.