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Catriona Caradynes dreams of riding the family’s elite jumpers and show horses, but her mother resists the idea while her father, Michael, recognizes the girl’s talent. The Caradynes have been breeding world‑class horses on Coernanagh for over two centuries. When Lady Selina Healy arrives, she offers Catriona—and Michael—a stunning model of how a woman can command respect and wield power in a traditionally male field. The story explores family, gender roles, and the enduring bond between humans and horses.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anne McCaffrey
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