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Eloise Kelly, a sharp‑witted graduate student, embarks on clandestine missions in 19th‑century England and France, monitoring the infamous Pink Carnation and Black Tulip. Her investigations peel back layers of deception that threaten to rewrite the Napoleonic era. Along the way, Eloise finds herself entangled in a passionate romance with the enigmatic Colin Selwick. As her discovery deepens, she encounters a fierce heroine who is also rewriting history—and the stakes grow even higher.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Lauren Willig
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