The Elusive Flame
The Elusive Flame by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss is a reissue published by HarperCollins on May 1, 1999, featuring 496 pages in English. This novel follows Cerynise Kendall, a young artist who finds herself destitute after the death of her benefactor. In her time of need, she turns to her childhood friend, the daring sea captain Beauregard Birmingham, seeking his help for passage to the Carolinas. Their journey is marked by a marriage of convenience that unfolds amidst turbulent waters and hidden dangers.
Readers will discover a tale that intertwines romance and historical elements as Cerynise and Beauregard navigate perilous secrets and determined adversaries. As they confront the challenges of their circumstances, their initial camaraderie evolves into deeper feelings, transforming friendship into passion. The narrative explores themes of love and resilience against the backdrop of the sea, offering a rich experience for those interested in fiction that blends adventure with romance.
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A woman in desperate straits … A fearless man …A marriage of convenience on turbulent waters …
Cerynise Kendall has been left destitute and in dire need following the death of her doting patron and protectress. A brilliant young artist tossed from her home with only the clothes on her back, Cerynise must now turn to a childhood companion for assistance – the dashing sea captain Beauregard Birmingham and beg him to provide her with passage to the Carolinas. She seeks a new home and a new life across the waters, but all depends upon the kindness of a charming adventurer who was once the object of her youthful infatuation.
Beneath Birmingham′s rugged exterior beats a heart as large and wild as the Atlantic, and Beau readily agrees to aid Cerynise – even offering her his name in marriage, albeit temporarily, to protect his long time friend from scandal. But perilous secrets, determined enemies and tempests of the sea and soul threaten their future and safe passage even as bonds of camaraderie are miraculously reforged as bonds of desire … and affection becomes passion and love.
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