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Name: Return to Lanmore
Rating: 3 (3 reviews)
Author: Sheila Douglas

Return to Lanmore explores the strained bond between Nell and her grandfather, who drove her from home for five years due to his unreasonable attitude. Nell’s interactions with Philip Trent add complexity to the family dynamic, revealing the weight of unspoken truths and generational conflict.

First publish date: 1979

Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance

Authors: Sheila Douglas

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