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Norah Paige, a devoted Boston woman, leaves her familiar life to serve duty in England, where she encounters the enigmatic Captain Rob Mackenzie. As they navigate the dangerous waters of the China coast, their initial business arrangement deepens into a passionate but perilous romance. The contrast between Norah’s steady, disciplined upbringing and Rob’s restless, menacing past creates tension, especially when family secrets—and the looming threat of betrayal—threaten to dissolve their bond. Their story intertwines duty, desire, and the shadows of the sea, prompting the lovers to confront secrets that could turn devotion into hatred.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth DeLancey
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