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Marietta Stone dreams of a life on the operatic stage and a world beyond her small hometown. When wealthy benefactors come to her aid, she looks forward to fame and travel.
Her plans crumble when she is abducted by Cole Heflin, a dangerous man who threatens to drag her back to a place she has sworn never to return to. As they travel across Texas, fugitive from hired gunmen and the frontier’s hazards, Marietta’s resolve is tested.
The story blends romance, adventure, and the harsh reality of a woman’s fight for freedom in a historical setting, highlighting themes of destiny, oppression, and love’s unexpected challenges.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Nan Ryan
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