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Set amid historic feuds and war, the story follows Rogan Peregrine, a powerful warrior, and Liana Neville, a determined noblewoman. Their meeting sparks a passionate bond, but tensions from betrayals, sibling conflict, and contested land test their devotion and resilience.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jude Deveraux
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