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Set against the backdrop of Victorian Scotland and political turmoil in France, Elizabeth McLeod appears to have resigned to a quiet life as a spinster. Her fortunes change abruptly when she marries French diplomat Hector, a union forged to escape scandal and secure homes. Together, they navigate the complexities of espionage and diplomacy, finding that their marriage may hold the key to both personal survival and the fate of a nation. Through romance and intrigue, the novel examines determination, duty, and the unexpected power of love.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Frances Murray
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