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Jasmine Du Maurier, born in Louisiana, is determined to break free from her father's arranged marriage by wedging herself to a low-born stableboy. When she marries a tall, rugged man she expects a simple escape, but the groom, Anthony Montgomery, reveals an aristocratic demeanor and refined speech—a colonial agent hiding his true identity. The deception turns into a passionate affair as both find themselves drawn into a love that defies their original intentions. Their story unfolds against a backdrop of 19th‑century Southern life, challenging societal expectations while exploring themes of liberty, desire, and the clash between responsibility and romance.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Patricia Pellicane
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