Books like Callista by Cordia Byers
Callista’s family arranges a betrothal to an old man she detests, forcing her to flee. Disguising herself as a boy, she secures a cabin boy position on a vessel heading to America. When illness forces the captain to care for her, his longing turns to obsession, setting the stage for a passionate and troubling romance.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Cordia Byers
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