Claudette Virmonne

• Dec-1979
• / Romantic Suspense
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Ancient legends, dark forests...and murder The gun was pointed at Natalie's chest "You're lying," the woman's voice menaced, as she motioned her accomplice to release Natalie. Then she lifted the pistol and took careful aim....

• Jan-1980
• / Romantic Suspense
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Was there a way out or was she trapped? The castle was silent and dark. Marianne crept along the hallway, searching for the stairs. Suddenly she noticed a shaft of light coming from under a door. She turned the handle and stepped into the room....

• May-1980
• / Romantic Suspense
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Death lurked beneath the face of love She had never been so frightened! The bridge swayed precariously over the chasm and Shelagh clutched the railing with all her strength. The boards in front of her were missing-she couldn't go on. And sh...

• Aug-1980
• / Romantic Suspense
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Love was threatened by an unsolved murder Was her husband a murderer? Alix had come to Castle von Brandt as an anxious, loving bride, proud to be married to Conrad. But suddenly terrible doubts assailed her. She had heard an appalling rumo...

• Sep-1980
• / Romantic Suspense
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Empty marriage vows...and a life endangered! The house was supposed to be deserted... The old chateau had been closed for more than a year. Vanessa had come to air it on orders from her boss, the real-estate agent. Dust was everywhere, and cobw...

• Oct-1980
• / Romantic Suspense
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Greed blazed a ruthless trail to murder Charlotte stood accused of a horrible crime... Arrested on suspicion of murder, Charlotte fought hard to prove her innocence -- and won. Yet she realized bitterly that a nurse who had been publicly accuse...

• Dec-1980
• / Romantic Suspense
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The old house was a perfect setting for crime Her dying words hinted at evil When her Great-Aunt Rachel died, Heather inherited the old woman's house. But it wasn't until she went to live in it that she found the letter her aunt had nev...

• Mar-1981
• / Romantic Suspense
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Spurned love led to a cruel revenge The future promised excitement -- and terror Janine was overjoyed when a count in Bavaria hired her to trace his genealogy. History fascinated her and she welcomed the change of scenery--until she arrived at ...

• Apr-1981
• / Romantic Suspense
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Her dream of love was crushed by a vicious act The glittering world Marion entered through wealthy and handsome Jeremy Koster left her reeling with excitement. She was madly in love with him ... and when he asked her to marry him, she happily acce...

• Jun-1981
• / Romantic Suspense
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Passion concealed a cold-hearted scheme Edith Bailly, a shrewd businesswoman, and her beautiful niece, Valerie, happily accepted a wealthy client's invitation. As guests at his magnificent country home, their stay promised to be delightful. But Ed...

• Sep-1981
• / Romantic Suspense
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Despair drove her to seek a stranger's help. To Rachel, Aston Castle had always been home, full of warmth and happiness. Yet when she returned there for a visit, she was shocked by the changes. Her widowed father, a wealthy nobleman, had unexpectedly...

• Oct-1981
• / Romantic Suspense
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Lorraine was swept off her feet... What Edmond Valencourt wanted, he usually got. Now the handsome wealthy widower wanted Lorraine. Bedazzled by a move from rags to riches, she married him. But living in luxury wasn't the fairy tale she'd expected. F...

• Nov-1981
• / Romantic Suspense
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The villa held secrets -- and silent promises. More than curiosity brought Libby to her ancestral estate in Italy. Her mother badly needed the inheritance money she'd once spurned, and Libby privately swore she'd get if for her. When Scott Barton, Li...

• Dec-1981
• / Romantic Suspense
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Harsh realities demanded desperate action A dangerous scandal threatened to erupt Martha Brooke Benton mingled with the cream of Boston society, at ease in its innermost circles. She'd recently become engaged to Skip, a handsome Princeton m...

• Jan-1982
• / Romantic Suspense
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He had everything except a wife... Laurie's visit home set her marriage-minded aunt bustling. She wanted her to meet Roger Derain, their wealthy new neighbor and a recent widow. Laurie refused ... until one day he came to see her. He'd heard of her r...

• Feb-1982
• / Romantic Suspense
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An attempt at peace brought only heartache. Pamela was disturbed to learn her father's health had deteriorated from the time she'd last seen him. Twelve years had passed since he'd abruptly remarried and she'd been sent away to live with her grandmot...