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Georgina Anderson, 22, is heartsick and desperate to return home to America. She boards the Maiden Anne disguised as a cabin boy, unaware that she will be confronted by Captain James Mallory, 36, a former pirate known for his tempestuous family reputation. Mallory, the black sheep of his proud lineage, swore never to marry, yet he finds himself captivated by Georgina’s unrestrained passion and adventurous spirit. Amid the seafaring life of the crew, the two hatch a passionate relationship that challenges both their expectations and the customs of the high seas.
First publish date: October 1991
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Johanna Lindsey
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