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Set in early 19th‑century England, "Unmasked" follows Mari Osborne, an innocent widow suspected of murder and rumored to head the notorious Glory Girls highwaywomen. Nick Falconer, dispatched from London, arrives in the tranquil village of Peacock Oak to investigate the death of his cousin Rashleigh and expose Mari’s hidden life. As he unravels the mystery, the story interweaves themes of crime, romance, and social customs of the Regency period.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Nicola Cornick
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