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Set in 1799 England, Alyna faces an impossible fate when her cruel mother insists on a marriage to the wealthy Prince Ahmadi of Kahriz. Oppressed by the prince’s demands, she almost ends her life in the Thames—until Lord Dorrington, a celebrated dandy and pupil of Beau Brummel, rescues her. Despite the relief he offers, Alyna is suddenly caught in a dangerous struggle against the prince and his allies, involving murder, intrigue, and a love triangle. Lord Dorrington’s quest to protect her threatens to jeopardize his own reputation and puts both their lives at risk.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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