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In the early Regency era, Vanessa Bradford carries a letter vital to England’s security, placing her in the midst of intrigue. When two dashing strangers offer help, she suspects both of being French spies. One is truly a spy, while the other seeks to prove his patriotism. Vanessa’s mistrust and past misjudgments put her in peril, making her journey a delicate balance of love, loyalty, and deception.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joan Smith
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