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Gillian Lost her sister and witnessed her father’s death at the hands of Baron Alford, a ruthless noble who seeks a jewel‑laden box from King John. Years later, she embarks on a quest to find her sister, uniting with the Scottish lairds Ramsey Sinclair and Brodick Buchanan, and the loyal Brigid Kirk Connel. Together they confront the baron’s tyranny to restore Gillian’s home. In the effort to recover her heritage, their journey tests loyalties, love, and the strength of their resolve.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Julie Garwood
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