The Admiral's Daughter

the long version

A freak accident with an ancient rowboat launched Miss Helena Wyatt into the ocean, until a timely rescue by Lord Adam Darvell saved her. But Adam knew, if Helena did not, that he would have to marry her. Helena's quick wit and vivid little face appealed enormously, so it was a tremendous shock when his proposal was turned down flat! No one knew Helena had been with him, so she saw no reason to accept a duty marriage, particularly one to a man she found so utterly fascinating....