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When Jess Whitby’s father is falsely accused of selling secrets to Napoleon, she resolves to find the real traitor. In the shadows of London’s crime‑ridden streets she uncovers danger, deception, and a growing affection for a brash merchant captain whose true motives remain unclear. Jess’s quest turns into a perilous romance as she navigates intrigue, betrayal, and the risks of love in a world of spies and scoundrels.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joanna Bourne
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