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During the Regency period, Devlin O’Neill, a notorious former Royal Navy captain, is driven by revenge against the Earl of Eastleigh, who devastated his family. His resolve is tested when Virginia Hughes, a spirited young woman from an American tobacco plantation, ventures to England to secure funds for her family. Captured by O’Neill, Virginia’s presence forces the captor to confront unexpected emotions, threatening both their planned fates. The story blends historical setting, romance, and intrigue as Virginia and O’Neill navigate their volatile connection against a backdrop of political and social tension.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Brenda Joyce
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