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Catherine Markham, a spirited young woman from a distinguished Boston family, feels trapped by society’s constraints and craves adventure. When her brother is abducted, she resolves to negotiate the ransom herself, enlisting the help of the enigmatic sea‑captain Derrick St. John. Derrick, a young pirate haunted by his father’s tarnished legacy, has spent his life navigating both legal and illicit waters. Determined to clear his name, he reluctantly joins Catherine on a perilous voyage to Savannah during a British war, despite the dangers it poses. Their journey turns into an exhilarating adventure that tests their courage and forges a deep, unexpected romance.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Karen Hawkins
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