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Captain Matthew Frobisher, a naval officer who trains young men in espionage, is compelled to escort Miss Lydia Peartree, a frivolous socialite, on a voyage intended for his students. During a brutal storm, the ship crashes, leaving them shipwrecked on a deserted shore. In the harsh conditions that follow, Lydia’s courage and tenacity surface, forcing Frobisher to reevaluate his initial impressions of her. Their shared struggle for survival creates a dynamic of mutual respect and growing affection, blending themes of romance, daring adventure, and historical Regency intrigue within a naval setting.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Nancy Butler
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