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Star McFarland, protected by a convent and her father, leaves her sheltered life in St. Louis to pursue the man she loves. In the midst of America’s war with Mexico, she confronts the ruthless Charles Bradford, whose cruelty tests her resolve, and the conflicted Michael Kelly, whose mixed blood and Mexican heritage shape his devotion to her. Through rising danger and emotional turmoil, Star transforms from an innocent into a woman who ultimately discovers what she truly desires.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Marcella Thum
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