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Miriam Jacobson rejects her parents’ chosen suitor and ventures into perilous smuggling under the shadow of the Napoleonic Wars. She transports valuable gold across France to reach Wellington in Spain, a daring task that tests her resolve and courage.
Accompanied by two attractive men, Miriam quickly learns they detest her and each other, adding tension to her mission. The story blends romance, adventure, and the harsh realities of wartime Europe, illustrating Miriam’s determination to forge her own path in a male‑dominated world.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Carola Dunn
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