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Nora Tamsin is irresistibly captivated by the cold‑blooded Charles Herrick, whose reputation earns him the nickname "The Lynx." Their connection quickly turns perilous when Nora uncovers that Herrick’s intense love masks a calculated vendetta. Facing his relentless pursuit, she must find a way to escape before his revenge turns fatal.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Victoria Holt
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