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Once More, Miranda follows the arc of Miranda James, a clever pickpocket who becomes a famed novelist in eighteenth‑century London. Her street‑smart wit and literary talent contrast with the bold, masculine presence of Cameron Gordon, a man who brings both passion and danger into her world.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jennifer Wilde
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