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In 1795 the marriage would have been voidable, but it would not have been blocked from happening.

They are talking about Louis and Christa's mother marring, but it was against the law for Louis to marry his brother's widow. This is 1795.

Charles is alive and back with his mother who also survived. Louis loves Christa's mother and tells her so. They find that Christa is with Suzanne.

Christa removes shrapnel from his side and pulls him back from brink. The love and he asks her to marry him. She flees.

The groom rode back to notify the family. Belle wasn't well enough to go, and Sybil refused. Christa traveled in a blizzard to where he is on an island home only accessible at low tide. He is unconscious and running a fever. The doctor briefly came and bandaged Alex's side.

At Belle's ball, a title-seeking woman trapped Alex into an engagement. He knows she's not the one for him, but is stuck and tries to avoid Sybil. They spent a wonderful Christmas at the country home where they had their summer. It was spoiled when Sybil arrived. Alex was called north on business. When returning, he dove into the water to rescue his valet and bashed his wounded side.

After the family returned to London, Anabelle was taken in by the rogue she had met previously. She thought herself in love, but he just wanted to be paid-off by the family. Alex went after her and forced the rogue to show his true colors. This has dealt a major blow to Belle's confidence.

All 4 grew and changed that summer. With the men learning to dance, Bell & John learning to sail. All 3 siblings have a bit of trouble telling right from left on the fly. It is worse with Alex.

Christa escaped France but lost mother and half brother at the same time. Uncle who took over earldom wanted to marry her and told her that her father had transferred no money for her. She fled to cousin in London. She gave her savings so cousin could buy dress shop.

Prologue in Normandy, France 1794