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Set against the glittering panorama of the nineteenth‑century South, "They Call Her Dana" follows the indomitable Dana O’Malley, born in the backwater bayous of Louisiana. Escaping a squalid farm and the heavy work that tragically claimed her well‑born mother, Dana uses her pride and intelligence to achieve wealth and fame. She captures the attentions of four men, yet refuses to let any of them stand between her and destiny. Along her journey, Dana uncovers the secret of her birth, confronting the social constraints of Southern society and asserting her right to self‑determination.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jennifer Wilde
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