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At a state ball at Buckingham Palace, Tatika Lynch, a half-Russian woman with striking beauty, catches the eye of the lecherous Lord Crowley. Although her wit ultimately captivates him, the Lord is intent on possession and Tatika refuses to marry him.
Fearing his relentless pursuit, Tatika flees to Scotland to serve as a paid companion to the Dowager Duchess of Strathcraig. She finds sanctuary in Castle Craig, alongside the Duchess and her son Magnus.
It is there that Tatika meets the young, handsome Duke, whose enigmatic past harbors a whispered‑about secret that intrigues her. Despite the doubts that arise, an undeniable magnetic pull keeps drawing Tatika toward him.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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