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In 1805, a poet in Paris teams up with a widow in London to thwart Napoleon's plans for an invasion of England. Their unlikely partnership is forged in the shadow of their respective worlds, and the tension between them threatens to turn everything upside down. This novel explores the intricate web of relationships and the complex dynamics of love, duty, and loyalty, all set against the backdrop of historical events and the vivid details of 19th-century London.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Lauren Willig
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