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Sara Winchester, a former child bride, matures into a striking woman expecting her husband, Nathan, Marquess of St. James, to claim her heart. Unaware of his past life as the notorious pirate Pagan, Sara meets a charismatic, complex husband who has never opened his soul to another.
Together aboard Nathan’s vessel, The Seahawk, Sara proves brave and determined, striving to win his love and navigate the dangers of his former life. When they return to England, an ominous plot threatens to tear their future apart.
Their story explores historic romance, social customs, and the clash between past passions and present duties as they confront the fate of their shared destiny.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Julie Garwood
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