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Princess Olympia St. Leger of a distant realm finds herself in need of a knight to protect her and her riches. The dashing Sheridan Drake, intrigued by her beauty and wealth, accepts the challenge. Unaware of his notoriety, Olympia submits to his guard and their romance ignites from hidden deceit. Together they face trials on stormy seas, evade dangerous opponents, and finally find refuge on a remote island, where they battle overwhelming odds to let their love burn bright.
First publish date: October 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Laura Kinsale
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