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Set in San Francisco during the era of the slave trade, the novel centers on Dr. Michael "Saint" Morris and his relationship with Juliana DuPres. Their bond is tested by the threat of Juliana’s abductor, Jameson Wilkes, as the physician defends her and protects their love.
First publish date: May 5, 1987
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Catherine Coulter
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