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Miss Helen Sanghurst’s life is upended when her father’s suicide reveals he squandered her inheritance in gambling. Seeking respite from the shock, she travels alone from London to Scotland, hoping for peace. Along the way she encounters Captain Duncan Blair, whose protection offers her safety on a risky coach journey. Though attracted to him, Helen remains cautious about revealing her true identity to a stranger.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Nichols
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