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Lara Clavel is dispatched to the contested island of Saint Pierre on a mission to free imprisoned revolutionary Ricardo Lazaro, her twin brother’s former comrade. While navigating political intrigue and armed conflict, Lara finds herself irresistibly drawn to the charismatic freedom fighter.
Their initial encounter in a jail cell sparks a love that is as fierce as the battles surrounding them. As Ricardo is freed, Lara must decide whether a relationship with a man whose life is constantly under threat is possible—and what price she is willing to pay to protect the one she loves.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Iris Johansen
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