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An heiress presumed lost to memory finds herself in a strange new life, first under the care of a convent and then under the shadow of Apache capture. When a mysterious name and a promise of inheritance appear, she must navigate the tangled histories of her past and the powerful forces that seek to claim her as their own.
The story blends elements of historical romance with the intrigue of imposters and the harsh realities of frontier living. It explores themes of identity, destiny, and the claim to what one is born to inherit—while keeping readers on edge with the looming threat of those who would steal her future.
First publish date: August 1999
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Nan Ryan
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