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    The Firebrand

    By Susan Wiggs

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    October 8, 1871–One small sparkignites the entire city of Chicago,sending the residents into panic. But amid the chaos, a miraculousrescue kindles an unexpected new love.

    As she flees the raging inferno, Lucy Hathawayrisks her life to save a precious baby girl. The littleorphan is a gift from heaven, coming into Lucy'slife just as the fire takes everything else from her.Five years have passed, and Lucy has raised Maggieas her own.Now, seeking a loan to refinance her most cherished dream–her bookstore, The Firebrand–Lucy finds herself face–to–face with Randolph Higgins, Chicago's most prominent banker. Rand is a bitter, lonely man scarred by the great fire and still grieving for the baby girl he lost that night. And to her astonishment, Lucy discovers that the child she'd saved was his.Some women would have run, some would have taken the secret of Maggie's identity to the grave.But not Lucy. Now her life is about to take another dramatic turn, forcing her to confront the one man who threatens all she holds dear. But it is their mutual love for a child that will propel Randand Lucy on an unforgettable journeyinto emotion, adventure and passion.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers Australia
    Release dateAug 1, 2014
    ISBN9781743698099
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    Susan Wiggs

    Susan Wiggs is the author of many beloved bestsellers, including the popular Lakeshore Chronicles series. She has won many awards for her work, including a RITA from Romance Writers of America. Visit her website at www.SusanWiggs.com.

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