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In this tale of love and war, the beautiful Lady Barbara finds herself betrothed to a colonial rebel against the British, while her new husband, the dedicated American patriot Alan Maxwell, longs for her affection. As they navigate the treacherous path of the American Revolution, Barbara's heart is torn between her loyalty to her king and her desire for the man who has captured her heart.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joan Wolf
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