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The mystery of the Hurst Amulet drives famed Egyptologist Michael Hurst to Scotland, where he brings his trusted assistant, Jane Smythe‑Haughton. Jane, a former clan princess who left Barra to escape a forced marriage, works as a highly paid assistant. As they search the Isle of Barra for the hidden amulet, their professional partnership deepens into something more personal. Competing teams seek the same relic, adding danger to the quest. The story weaves suspense, romance, and historical intrigue around ancient treasures and the evolving relationship between Michael and Jane.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Karen Hawkins
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