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      The Burden

      by Mary Westmacott
      Published
      Nov 1956
      Main Genre
      Romantic Suspense Rom. Suspense
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      Laura Franklin bitterly resented the arrival of her younger sister Shirley, an enchanting baby loved by all the family. But Laura's emotions towards her sister changed dramatically one night, when she vowed to protect her with all her strength and love. While young Shirley longs for freedom and romance, Laura has to learn that loving can never be a one-sided affair, and the burden of her love for her sister has a dramatic effect on both their lives. For too long she had stayed quietly in the background of her stunning sister. Now there was a man that knew that Laura could love as passionately as her beutiful sister - if only she were given the chance. A story of consequences when love turns to obsession….

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      General Fiction

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      Romantic Elements

      Characters & Occupations

      Family / Siblings Tortured Heroine

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      First Edition Dec 1976 Dell ISBN 0440108632
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      Jun 2017 HarperCollins (UK) ISBN 0008131457
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      Aug 1979 Ulverscroft Large Print ISBN 0708903312
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