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After surviving the harsh English winters, Azalea arrives in the mild, beautiful streets of Hong Kong, where she must endure a humiliating existence imposed by her aunt and uncle. Their cruel guardians have fractiousy broken her spirit, yet Lord Sheldon, destined to marry one of her twin cousins, falls in love with her. Determined to rescue her dignity, he uncovers the shameful secret that has haunted Azalea, setting the stage for a dramatic romance that challenges the oppressive household and the hidden histories of the characters.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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