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When Princess Thea of Kostas flees the royal court to avoid being betrothed to an aging monarch, she seeks freedom in the mountains and forests of her realm. There she meets the mysterious and charming Nikos, whose presence ignites a fierce, irresistible attraction. The story follows Thea’s tumultuous journey as she navigates love, duty, and the dangerous allure of a marriage of convenience in a historical romance setting.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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