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Gytha Sullivan’s world turns upside down when her grandfather’s passing leaves her a large inheritance and the choice of a new husband: a marriage of convenience with one of her disdainful cousins. Seeking a way out, she turns to Lord Locke, a handsome and imposing neighbor. A clever scheme to feign love—initially a charade designed to deflect the cousins—soon blossoms into true affection. Yet the cousins are not yet defeated; they orchestrate a kidnapping that threatens Gytha’s safety. The story follows her tense escape and the growing bond with Lord Locke as they navigate danger and unexpected romance.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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