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Lady Ivona, grieving her mother, is compelled by her uncle to become a postulant in a severe convent. On the journey across Alsace she flees her escort and takes shelter with the Duc de Sancerre. Even within the Duc's household the constant threat of her uncle's hatred looms. When the Duc's life is jeopardized, Ivona must confront her fear and hope that love can overcome terror. Set against the backdrop of the Franco‑Prussian War, the story blends romantic longing with historical tension.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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