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Haunted by the memory of her aristocratic father's desertion, Mara O'Flynn sought her livelihood in the theater as a beautiful actress, where she found vengeance in her charming but cruel demeanor. One day, she discovers that her beloved, Lord Julian, has committed suicide, leading her to America with her brother Brendan and their son Paddy. Mara's hopes to strike it rich in California are dashed when she falls in love with a dashing, rich, and vengeful man named Nicholas Chantale. Nicholas, who was once the jealous nephew of Mara's father, desires to win Mara's affection but spurns her for his own sake. In a twist of fate, Mara finds herself in love with Nicholas, her suppressed passions awakened. However, their love is short-lived as Nicholas, hiding his true feelings, desires to hurt Mara. The story explores the consequences of betrayal and obsession.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Laurie McBain
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