Books like Darkness at Fair Winds by Charlotte Douglas
Sent to care for a young widower's son, Varina Cameron was captivated by Florida's Gulf Coast. But the paradise of Andrew McLaren's plantation harbored dark secrets --- not the least of which was whether Andrew's wife had died of natural causes. Trapped in a maze of murder and mystery, Varina turned to McLaren for protection only to discover that the handsome botanist's passionate nature offered a different kind of comfort. Although Varina wanted nothing more than Andrew's love, a near fatal accident led her to suspect that in his powerful embrace she might meet her own untimely demise. The novel blends suspense, romance, and historical romance, featuring a story of love and betrayal set on a historic plantation in early 19th-century Florida.
First publish date: February 1993
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Charlotte Douglas
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