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Lady Dorinda Burne, long accustomed to a reserved life shaped by a skin condition, accompanies her sister Lettice to Singapore for her engagement to the affluent and intellectually vibrant Maximus Kirby. In accompanying her sister, Dorinda discovers an unexpected admiration for Maximus, whom she feels both drawn to and hesitant to speak about. Amid this complex web of affection, Dorinda faces challenges beyond the politics of wealth and intellectual intrigue. The narrative culminates with a promise of transformative love and a life richer than she can imagine.
First publish date: June 1940
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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