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Seranne, a golden‑haired Englishwoman, first falls for the charismatic nobleman Fenn Cornwallis, only to be abandoned in favor of his darker brother, Dervil. The experience ignites a fierce passion, yet Dervil’s jealousy keeps her at arm’s length.
Dispatched to a dazzling yet ruthless Russian court, Seranne becomes the focus of many suitors while discovering the hidden chambers of the t’sar. After returning to London, she finds herself bound to the role of a courtesan, even as her heart remains fixed on the one man she has always loved.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Iris Gower
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