The Flame and the Flower (1972) (Avon Books)Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
Grade: B-
Genre: historical romance
Sex scenes: mild
Source: own
Birmingham Family Saga: (1) The Flame and the Flower
Romance RBC 2014: A book published in the 1970s
Overworked and mistreated at the
hands of her cruel aunt, young and innocent Heather Simmons has no one else to
turn to. When she’s given the chance at a new life at a finishing school in
London, Heather jumps at the chance. Arranged by her Uncle William, what she
doesn’t immediately realise is what William is asking for in return. Fearing
for her life, Heather commits a shocking act in a moment of desperation,
fleeing from the scene of the crime with absolutely no idea what she’ll do next
… straight into the arms of a handsome and dangerous stranger …
Captain Brandon Birmingham wants
Heather from the moment he sets eyes on her. Abducting Heather from the docks,
he takes his initially unwilling prisoner away from her dismal life in England
for a new life in America. A wealthy plantation owner besides a successful sea
captain, Brandon is set on seeing Heather become part of his life for good –
regardless of what his family thinks.
