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Mary Porteous, a talented but struggling artist, has endured betrayal after being abandoned by her flamboyant older sister. Facing destitution in England, she receives a mysterious letter inviting her to the grand Palazzo Murano in Venice. Upon arriving, Mary quickly becomes part of the household’s daily life. It is there she discovers her unexpected benefactor: Todaro del Doria, a Venetian noble known for his scandalous love affairs yet haunted by a darker, personal secret. As Mary and Todaro navigate the intrigues of their lives, both find their hearts drawn together in a romance that carries the risk of both passion and peril.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Frances Murray
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