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When the mist rolls in from the sea, Caitlin MacBride, mistress of the beleaguered stronghold Clonmuir, makes a desperate wish for true love. From the veil emerges John Wesley Hawkins, an English envoy sent to seduce her and uncover the secrets of the fortress. Yet the mist’s magic binds them together, and each touch pulls Wesley deeper into defiance against those who sent him. In this historical romance, the clash of duty and desire unfolds against a backdrop of war and ancient Irish lore, showing how love can reclaim a lost magic as fiercely as any blade.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Susan Childress
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