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Winterspring (Serenade/Saga No 12)

by Sandy Dengler

Published 1985ISBN 978-0-3104-6632-1

n the Great North Woods She Set Out on an Improbable Quest for Love... Linnet Mcleod -- Deep in her innermost being was a father-shaped void, formed by the man who had abandoned her as an infant. She must find him, if only to find herself... Simon McLauren -- Linnet had never known a man like him -- a quiet man -- exuding strength and gentleness, fire and faith -- a faith that ran deep as the great rivers they traveled. Who was he and what did he want from her? Jason Landry -- He didn't appear to be the kind of man to brave the rigors of wilderness living. He was too much the English gentleman, too refined, too handsome. Yet his was an invitation she could not resist, "A mutual quest," he said. "Mine born of duty: yours, of love."

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Publication eraModernFirst published or edition dated 1985
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ISBN-13
978-0-3104-6632-1
Language
English
Edition record
OL10360904M
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Three questions to carry with you

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