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At a Natchez society party, Rathe Bragg, heir to the powerful Bragg family, is captivated by the outspoken suffragette Grace O'Rourke. Grace, a fierce feminist devoted to women's rights, publicly confronts the town’s conventions and, in a bold act, draws a gun to her own cause. Her fierce independence and radical speeches create tension with Rathe, who is drawn to her unyielding spirit. Despite his flirtations and an invitation that threatens her virtue, Grace remains steadfast. Their growing attraction forces both to confront the expectations placed upon them by family, society, and the burgeoning suffrage movement.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Brenda Joyce
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