Books like Once Upon a Dream by Katherine Kingsley
Lucy Kincaid endures a life of isolation and hardship in her stepmother’s home on Ireland’s rugged coast, sustained only by her dreams. When a handsome Englishman arrives on a cliff, Lucy is captivated by his poetic words and loving gaze. Yet, their romance turns tragic as he is revealed to be the very enemy whose family stole Lucy’s birthright. In a parallel tale, the escaped Irish beauty, whom the Duke of Southwell, Raphael Montagu, once loved, returns to a London ball, refusing to recognize him. Their brief reunion ends with a promise of eternal love, but she again vanishes, leaving Raphael to seek her truth back in Ireland. These intertwined stories explore romance, betrayal, and the enduring power of hope across the Irish and English worlds.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Katherine Kingsley
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