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Aurora, the daughter of aristocratic Spanish lineage, is foreordained to leave her homeland for the jungle of Peru, where she encounters a passionate, dark swordsman and falls in love. Her journey brings her to a plantation haunted by stories of lost love and undiscovered gold. With the arrival of her dream‑touched defender, Aurora faces adversaries intent on destroying her and her newfound passion, as both love and fortune intertwine in a saga of adventure and romance.
The novel blends historical romance with the thrills of treasure hunting, set against the lush, volatile landscapes of 19th‑century Peru, and continues the overarching narrative of the Aguilar's Fate series.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Rebecca Brandewyne
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