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Katerina is forced into an arranged marriage with an elderly Duke despite her desire for freedom. After leaving her stepmother’s home in France, she finds refuge in Vienne, where she befriends Prince Michael. The prince is engaged in a high‑stakes wager against his rival, Prince Fredrich. As their paths intertwine, neither the romance nor the rivalry runs smoothly—both Michael and Katerina soon face mortal peril.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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