The son of a wealthy South American family. He hosts a party for Natalie, defends her honor by fighting an insulting guest, and is wounded in a politically motivated duel. After recovering, he takes his senatorial seat and vows to serve with his American wife's help.
Their romance develops through danger, recovery, investigation, and marriage.
Natalie falls in love with Manuel after he defends her honor. The story concludes with Manuel referring to her as his American wife.
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