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Mela, recently broken up by her fiancé Tim’s new love, flies to England to escape unhappiness and work as her Uncle’s secretary, hoping to forget the pain. Upon arrival she discovers her uncle was killed by enemy action and that there is a mystery surrounding his death. Determined to uncover the truth and avenge him, she confronts danger and finds herself drawn into a perilous adventure. Her reckless courage brings her into contact with a handsome stranger to whom she marries for a practical reason. Through this relationship she learns about loyalty, love, and the truth behind the mystery.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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