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Vivian longs for a secluded life with Jimmy Loring, dreaming of his touching affection in the glittering summer house of Monte Carlo. One night, while together in the shady garden, she finds a hidden presence—a mystery man whose unseen voice insists she keep a dangerous secret. This revelation forces Vivian to abandon her hope for Jimmy, and her pursuit of the secret takes her halfway around the world in a thrilling quest for love and safety.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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