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Samantha Fleming, known on the road as the Scarlet Temptress, battles injustice by leading daring heists against rich colonial nobles in Virginia. To free her father from unjust imprisonment, she disguises herself and rides the countryside in pursuit of justice.
Her path crosses that of Jason Kincaid, a bold patriot secretly disseminating banned pamphlets as the infamous Devilrider. Together they navigate the tense pre‑revolutionary era, hiding their identities from both British forces and each other.
When British soldiers pursue the Devilrider, the Scarlet Temptress risks everything to rescue him, drawing them closer to each other and to the truth of their hidden lives. Their courage not only propels the fight for freedom but also kindles a passionate love that mirrors the turmoil of the times.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sue Rich
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