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Behind the foreboding walls of Newgate Prison, a pact is sealed in secret -- as a dashing and doomed criminal consents to wed a beautiful heiress . . . in return for one night of unparalleled pleasure. In the fading echoes of hollow wedding vows, a promise is broken -- as a sensuous... read more

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NIGHT GRIPPED THE CITY with cold, misty darkness.

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This is book 28 of 105 in AAR Top 100 Romances 1998. (authoritative list)
This is book 13 of 109 in Top 109 Romance Novels (TheRomanceReader.com). (community list)

Preceded by Naked in Death, and followed by Honor's Splendour.

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  1. Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Avon
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1 April 1977
ISBN: 038000898X
Page Count: 666

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  • Library of Congress: PZ4.W8878 Sh PS3573.O625
  • Dewey: 813.54

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