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Sir Hugh Ruckley resides with his sister Leona in a Sussex coast castle whose underground caves serve as a centuries‑old smuggling hub. Leona witnesses her brother’s growing debt to Lew Quayle, a cunning smuggler and man of violent intent. With Quayle openly courting her and threatening her future, Leona struggles under the weight of family loyalty.
A twist arrives when Lord Chard, on a mission from King George IV, calls to investigate the smuggling operation. Chard’s presence adds a new danger: he is suspicious of Leona’s family ties and determined to protect the crown.
Caught between the love of her brother and the desire to escape Quayle’s clutches, Leona becomes unwillingly involved with Lord Chard, only to realize he might not forgive her. Her path narrows to escape the smuggling menace and the unwanted marriage she is destined to enter.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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