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Set in Kansas during the tumultuous era of slavery, 'Daughter of Sword' follows Deborah Whitlaw, a woman torn between the emotional grasp of a cruel, irresistible man and her yearning for freedom and genuine love. Haunted by the loss of her steps and driven by unquenched desire, Deborah resolves to pursue her true path toward a destined union, no matter the cost or distance. Amid her struggle, the fragile promise of a new life reflects the larger backdrop of a nation divided by moral conflict.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Jeanne Williams
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