Marshwood (Signet W7801)

When beautiful young Kimberly Clayton's parents died, the only heritage they left her was a crown-shaped diamond brooch and a name - Marshwood. Marshwood, the old plantation in the Louisiana baou country where twin mansions stood as a stark reminder of dark family legends. It was here that Kimberly came in search of her mother's past. And it was here too that a masked enemy pursued her, a mad voice whispering from the shadows while strong hands reached out greedily to claim Kimberly's life. Marshwood, she was sure, would hold the answers that could free her from this mightmare. Yet who would protect her while she sought to unearth long-buried secrets? Handsome Fortney Ballaine had already saved her once. But did his smiling face conceal a demonic cunning that drove him at times to play a darker role? Was this man whom Kimberly longed to trust the very one she shoudl fear?...