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After the death of her beloved father, Zenobia Chade finds herself penniless and threatened by her cruel stepmother. With no support, she runs away from home and secures a position as a secretary in the household of the alluring Earl of Ockendon. While she grows close to the Earl, rumors of a dark mystery in his past begin to surface, leaving Zenobia to wonder whether the man who has captured her heart is truly trustworthy or hides a more sinister secret.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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