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In "The Barkin Emeralds," Miss Maggie Bonner travels to Scotland to deliver a rejected betrothal gift—a stunning emerald necklace—to Lord Barkin. Mistaken for the intended recipient, Maggie is abducted by a charismatic pirate, setting in motion a romance that navigates Regency-era expectations, high-stakes adventure, and the complexities of man‑woman relationships.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Nancy Butler
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