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From the distant horizons of Tibet to England’s lush countryside, "Merlin's Keep" chronicles the extraordinary saga of a beautiful young half‑caste woman whose destiny intertwines love and terror. As a slow‑moving, enigmatic force draws ever closer, it tests her sanity and threatens her life, weaving suspense and gothic atmosphere throughout her journey.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: O'Donnell, Peter
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