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Lady Alicia Alston, the indulgent daughter of a duke, is jettisoned into a ravine after a reckless gallop with the formidable Earl Ian MacClain of Cairnyllan. Expecting a convenient proposal once safe, Alicia finds the proud Scotsman has other plans. What follows is a spirited journey to prevent an impulsive elopement, during which both characters must clear up their misunderstandings and explore the intense attraction they cannot ignore.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jane Ashford
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