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Abbie Vayle, a keen and independent rare‑book dealer, inadvertently acquires an antique Parisian volume marked with a mysterious code. When the book's true value becomes clear, dangerous men demand its return, turning Abbie's life into a high‑stakes chase. The only place to hide the book is the customs house in Dover, and Abbie must stay one step ahead of her pursuers. She turns to her best friend and scholarly ally, Hugh Templar, a Roman antiquities expert. As Hugh repeatedly appears at pivotal moments, Abbie discovers hidden depths in their partnership—and her own heart—while she navigates threats, intrigue, and the possibility of love.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Thornton
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