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Lady Grace Ryburn is enamoured with the dashing Lieutenant Colin Barry, yet she fears he loves her sister more. The story entwines her domestic hopes with the shadowy legacy of Colin’s pirate father, Sir Griffin Barry. After carving a life at sea, Sir Griffin returns home, determined to claim his wife, but questions arise if their marriage was ever consummated. Amidst this, the pursuit of gold and jewels becomes a gripping treasure hunt that may unlock buried truths about love and loyalty.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Eloisa James
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