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When Britain and France quarrel over Siamese borders, the British Foreign Secretary enlists the dashing Marquis of Oakenshaw to reassure the king. With his yacht and a cadre of companions, the Marquis embarks on a diplomatic voyage that turns into a romance of discovery. Amid exotic locales and the intrigue of foreign affairs, love blooms between the Marquis and a spirited local woman, forging a bond that feels like a guiding star.
First publish date: January 1983
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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