Books like Masque of sapphire by Deana James
Judith Talbot‑Harrow leaves England with a heavy heart, traveling to America to join a father she despises and a sister she distrusts. Along the voyage, she is boarded by a Yankee privateer who ransacks her belongings and forces an indecent kiss, a ruthless act that ignites a burning desire for revenge. Years later, the privateer, now a charismatic and daring seafarer named Tabor O’Halloran, tracks Judith to New Orleans. Under the veil of a masquerade ball, he plans a daring seduction, hoping to win her heart with charm and champagne‑kissed promises. The story follows their dangerous and passionate encounter as love and vengeance intertwine amid the lavish scenes of 19th‑century New Orleans.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Deana James
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