 Recorded Books presents The Proposal by Mary Balog, narrated by Rebecca DeLieu, and directed by Jennifer O'Donnell. Prologue. The Survivors' Club. The weather could have been better. Low clouds scutted across the sky, blown along by a brisk wind, and rain that had been threatening all day had started to fall. The sea was rough and metal grey. A chill dampness penetrated even to the interior of the carriage, making its sole occupant glad of his heavy greatcoat. His spirits were not to be dampened, however, even though he would have preferred sunshine. All complete. Ready to continue?