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On the eve of the French Revolution, Cassandra Merlin faces dire circumstances after her father, Patrick, is executed for treason. Her aunt, Lady Elizabeth Sinclair, schemes to marry her off, while a young patriot, Philip Riordan, proposes espionage to secure the king’s life. Amid political intrigue and shifting loyalties, Cassandra’s heart must decide between duty and desire.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Patricia Gaffney
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