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Dominic, a self‑confessed misogynist, pulls Chantal—an independent young woman—out of a quarry pool. The unlikely rescue triggers a transformative summer at the castle of Dorne, where both characters wrestle with personal values amid evolving man‑woman dynamics. Their time together prompts introspection, challenging long‑held beliefs about support, responsibility, and gender roles.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mira Stables
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