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Set against a backdrop of historical society, The Cave of Love follows Salema as an arranged marriage looms. When she meets and falls in love with the son of the man she is betrothed to, she faces a profound conflict between family obligation and personal affection. The novel examines the emotional stakes of arranged marriage, family loyalty, and the pursuit of true love.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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