title: Odds Against
author: Pargeter, Margaret
description: Ever since his fiancee Petula Hogan had walked out on him to marry someone else, Carl Elliott had been a changed man, bitter and suspicious of all women - and Gail, who had loved him for years, was very worried about him. Nevertheless, had she done the right thing in agreeing to marry him? It was obvious that, although he found her attractive - wanted her, in fact - Carl didn't love her; not only that, he would go running back to Petula if he ever got the chance! Could such a one-sided marriage possibly work?
  
  Hero: Carl Elliott
  Heroine: Gail Purdie