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When a young woman faces the threat of losing her family’s estate, she adopts a façade of cunning and deception to protect her legacy. Her actions draw the attention of a handsome stranger, who is intimately aware of her plight. Compelled by the truth she hides, he must grapple with the moral and emotional challenges that arise as the woman’s secrets unfold.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Karen Lynn
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