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‘Desired’ is a historical romance story featuring Lady Brianna of Bedford, a betrothed noblewoman, and Christian Hawksblood, a mysterious knight and alleged bastard brother of her fiancé. The narrative centers on their forbidden attraction and the tensions that arise within the feudal setting.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Virginia Henley
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