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In the thicket of the North Carolina wilderness, Fortune McQueen is raised by her adoptive family of trappers after her mother is murdered by savages. When the young woman’s true heritage as the granddaughter of an English lord is revealed, Fortune learns she is the rightful heir to a family mill—now seized by her cunning cousin Manville.
With the help of the stern yet enigmatic Kane Warrick, Fortune adopts the manners and dress of society, transforming into a genteel lady. However, the transition into civilized life exposes her to both perilous men and unexpected affection, as she uncovers the complex dynamics of courtship and ambition during the American Revolution.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Cordia Byers
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