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Lavinia Murphy, a young orphan who has been transformed into Countess Lovaney, struggles to protect her family and find acceptance in a world that sees her as a threat. Meanwhile, Edward Stuyvesant-French, the illegitimate son of Lavinia's wealthiest client, vows to destroy her and forces her to confront her past. The two must make a dangerous bargain to protect their families and find true love and healing.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Meagan McKinney
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