
Lovely, golden-haired Amanda and her brother Vernon have vowed to avenge their father's death and to repay some of the creditors. But there was one last mission to be undertaken for Major Jackson, that strangely compelling, attractive man whose instructions she must obey. How she resented his arrogant orders that made her feel, like a puppet. Yet without his help and audacious plans, her father's name would never be cleared, justice would not be done. Amanda suddenly knew what she wanted! She wanted the kisses she had never known... she longed for love! The last forfeit is Max Manton, who owns a magnificent collection of modern paintings. Amanda gets into his villa, get kidnapped along with Max Manton and she succeeds rescuing him and finds herself in a desperately dangerous situation. Now she faced the most bizarre and perilous mission of all. And she must succeed! Only then would her father be avenged. Only then would Amanda be free to love! She vowed to avenge her father honor--even if she risked her chance for love.
Amanda vows to restore her father's tarnished reputation by executing a series of high-stakes missions, only to find her objectives complicated by an intense attraction to the man directing her actions. Amanda must navigate a web of deceit and danger, balancing her filial duty against the growing desire for a life of her own. Opposed by powerful figures and constrained by the rigid social expectations of her time, she relies on the strategic guidance of Major Jackson to survive. The narrative unfolds through a third-person perspective that emphasizes the tension between Amanda's internal longing for affection and the external pressures of her perilous tasks.
Readers frequently highlight the classic tropes characteristic of the author's extensive bibliography, noting the blend of romantic idealism and dramatic adventure. Discussion often centers on the rapid pace of the plot, which prioritizes the heroine's immediate challenges over extensive character introspection. Critics observe that the work maintains a consistent focus on the restoration of family honor as the primary catalyst for the protagonist's actions. The atmosphere is described as light and escapist, appealing to those who enjoy traditional romance structures where the stakes are high but the resolution remains focused on the emotional growth of the lead characters.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
1969-05-01
Publisher:
Arrow Bks.
ISBN-10:
0090018303
ISBN-13:
9780090018307
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