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Set against the backdrop of a turbulent rebellion, the story follows Elizabeth Langdon, whose family stands for peace and order. Her eyes meet the fierce rebel, Sean Jameson, and their instant attraction threatens to ignite a perilous love. Bound by duty yet drawn to each other, Elizabeth and Sean confront the clash between personal passion and the forces that seek to separate them.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Doreen Owens Malek
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