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Seven years in the Tower of London left Drummond Macqueen a hardened Highland Chieftain, haunted by the betrayal of a faithless bride. When it is revealed that the woman he encounters is that same bride, changed and defiant, his resolve to seek vengeance turns into a complex, passionate conflict. Johanna Benison, grieving the death of her twin sister, discovers that Drummond, thought executed, has survived and threatens her hard‑won independence. Their mutual longing soon eclipses fear, but King Edward II’s demand for loyalty threatens both their honor and the fragile bond that has grown between them.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Arnette Lamb
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