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During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Andora Bland arrives at Greenwich Palace to serve as a Maid of Honour for the Queen’s court. Newly appointed, she quickly learns that court life can be as perilous as it is thrilling. When she meets Sir Hengist Wake—recently knighted for his exploits in piracy and now a celebrated courtier—Andora finds herself drawn into a passionate and complicated relationship. As both court intrigue and personal desire collide, Andora must decide whether to trust the man she initially suspects of deceit.
First publish date: 1961
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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