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In 1803, amid England’s looming conflict with Napoleon’s fleet, Marianne Morris retreats to a new identity—Matt—after her husband Jem Templeman absconds on his wedding day to join the Royal Navy as a carpenter. As Marianne sails aboard The Amphion, she navigates the strict discipline of naval life while hunting for Jem, who is serving on The Sirius. Throughout their separate campaigns, the pair’s devotion to each other and the war effort intertwine, illustrating themes of love, loyalty, and the rigors of seafaring during the Napoleonic era.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Beryl Kingston
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