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Set in 1867 Paris, the novel follows Russian Prince Ivan Volkonski as he becomes captivated by Lokita, a mysterious modern dancer whose movements convey raw emotion. Forced into the public eye by financial hardship after her father's death, Lokita is kept hidden by loyal servants. Despite her reserved nature, her connection to Russian culture draws the prince’s fascination, leading him to devise a ruse to meet her and arrange a Russian-themed gathering to win her attention. Their budding intrigue unravels in the social fabric of Parisian society.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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