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Devon Mackinsey, once a scullery maid saved by her unknown grandmother, transforms into a spirited beauty who embraces crime as "the notorious Shadow" to protect her ancestral home. When she steals silver from Hunter Barclay’s uncle, their encounter sparks a devil’s bargain: one kiss for silence about Hunter’s covert ties to the colonists. Their brief alliance propels Devon into a turbulent adventure that spans the globe, leaving her torn between duty and a passion that binds her to a man who captivates and imprisons her heart alike. This tale continues in the sequels "Black Angel" and is part of the Devon series.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Cordia Byers
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