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Set against the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans, "Midnight Flame" follows Tony Duvalier, a hot‑tempered aristocrat whose quest for vengeance against the Delaney family leads him to the enigmatic Laurel Delaney. When Laurel disguises her cousin Lavinia and escapes the Duvalier family aboard a steamboat, she finds herself entangled with the very man she mistakenly blamed for her uncle’s death. As their worlds collide, Tony’s fury turns to fascination while Laurel’s innocence battles against her own pride. The novel weaves themes of revenge, romance, and passion, examining how love can both destroy and redeem, all within the lush, historical setting of the South.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Lynette Vinet
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