The Waterfalls of the Moon — Anne Mather

Patrick had warned her: "If you marry me there's no going back. If you decide you don't like Venezuela, I doubt if I could ever bear to let you go. Our marriage is a contract, and our commitment to that marriage can be based on nothing less than a lifetime."

But that was before he knew that Ruth had tricked him into marrying her-- had made him feel like a fool.

Now what future could they possibly have together?

Hero: Patrick Hardy
Heroine: Ruth Stephenson