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Celia St. Remy Sinclair has carried a dark obsession since age twelve: to bring down Lord Northington, the man who murdered her mother. Now a poised and determined beauty of twenty‑two, she departs America for London with a singular purpose—revenge.
In the heart of England’s capital, Celia confronts her nemesis, Colter, a rakish gentleman bearing a familiar smile. She soon learns he is the son of Lord Northington, and her vengeance is grounded in a clever, though risky, plan that targets the family head. Yet as Celia’s plot unfolds, the powerful forces of affection and loyalty begin to challenge her resolve.
The story weaves a tale of vengeance, romance, and unexpected redemption against a historical backdrop, exploring whether the heart can outweigh vengeance.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Rosemary Rogers
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