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Set in a rural ranch environment, "Glorious Dawn" follows Johanna Doan, a resilient woman who has endured the murder of her parents and the trauma of her sister’s rape and pregnancy. After working alongside her sister on the Macklin ranch, Johanna finds herself expected to marry into the powerful Macklin family. Her encounters with Burr Macklin—a strong and courageous man—challenge and ignite her heart, offering a chance for love that transcends force.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Dorothy Garlock
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