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Surrey, 1763. On the wild heath where law ends and loyalty begins, one woman's courage will ignite a fire that changes everything. Clara Vale has spent her life on the margins of Bagshot Heath-daughter of a disgraced gamekeeper, tolerated but never trusted. When a wounded excise officer collapses at her door after a violent ambush, she faces an impossible choice: turn him over to the corrupt magistrate who destroyed her family... or risk everything to uncover a conspiracy that threatens every soul in Surrey. Captain Gabriel Finch came to enforce the King's law-but what he finds is a truth worth defying it for. Together, they must outwit bounty hunters, expose land-grabbing elites, and rally a community pushed to the brink. Their fight will take them from the pine-scrubbed commons of Surrey to the canals of Amsterdam and back again-not just to survive, but to reclaim what was stolen: justice, home, and each other. From celebrated historical romance author Lavinia Ashford comes a sweeping, slow-burn tale of forbidden partnership, quiet rebellion, and love forged in fire. Perfect for fans of Outlander's emotional depth and Bridgerton's romantic tension-but rooted in the untamed heart of 18th-century England. A story not of grand balls, but of muddy boots, whispered oaths, and the fierce belief that ordinary people can change the world.

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Lavinia Ashford is a celebrated author of historical romances, drawing inspiration from the untamed landscapes of England's past. With a background in 18th-century literature and a passion for tales of forbidden love and daring escapes, she weaves stories that blend heart-pounding adventure with sizzling passion. When not writing, Lavinia resides in a quaint coastal village in Devon, where she enjoys long walks, antique collecting.

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