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Reed Clapwell discovers a name in a time capsule and finds himself drawn to Ellen Andrews, a determined geographer. Their collaboration turns into a tense partnership, with lingering pasts and hidden motives. As they chase clues, the attraction between them deepens, leading to an unexpected turn of events.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Suzanne Ellison
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