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Katherine Winstead, a young Englishwoman, is lured to a Russian estate by the Count Alexei Volsky and his sister Galena. Accepting the Count’s marriage proposal, she learns she is pregnant and soon discovers a dark plot to secure an heir and the Count’s secret relationship with Galena. Isolated in the wintry estate, Katherine’s hope is shattered as she realizes her role in the scheme. Driven by fear and betrayal, she escapes into the harsh Russian winter, turning to the rakish Viscount Bellamy Townsend—a London rake who has retreated abroad—seeking escape and aid. The story follows Katherine’s perilous flight, her attempts to protect her child, and her conflicted trust in a stranger who may offer redemption or more danger.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anita Mills
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