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In the summer of 1871, a fire erupts in Chicago, burning away old expectations and setting Deborah Sinclair on a path that defies the arranged marriage her father has ordered. Amid the blaze, a stranger—armed and intent on revenge—seizes her. Debra is dragged to the misty Isle Royale, where she becomes the reluctant pawn in a scheme that tests her resilience and her heart.
Confined in the isolated community, Deborah confronts the ruthless Tom Silver, whose vendetta is tied to injustices committed by her own family. As the island’s winter closes in, she must choose between survival, her growing affection for Silver, and the truth about her family's deeds. "The Hostage" blends romance, historical detail, and suspense, exploring the cost of love when surrounded by fire, betrayal, and the promise of redemption.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Susan Childress
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