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In the first book of the Kingsland Trilogy, Molly Deems gravitates toward the elusive Elijah Merrick, a man whose fortunes and heart promise an alluring alliance. She uses her charm to win his favor, confessing love that is as strategic as it is passionate. Yet beneath her calculated maneuvers lies a fierce desire to prove that love can be as powerful, and as destructive, as any scheme for social ascent.
Set against a lush historical backdrop, the novel explores themes of ambition, desire, and betrayal, unafraid to blur the line between personal integrity and societal ambition. A tale of a woman who tests the limits of devotion, Molly discovers that she is a force as compelling and untamed as the ‘wild fires’ her heart promises to kindle.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Deborah Hill
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