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When Elspeth Clayton’s brother Vance, a soldier of fortune, is wounded and captured during a political mission in France, he is held in a French gaol and faces execution. Elspeth, desperate to save him, turns to allies who are unable to help. Simultaneously, she has angered Gervaise Valerian, a renowned dandy admired in town but far from enchanting. Valerian’s daring plan to smuggle his father out of England places him in danger when an accomplice is incapacitated; he turns the blame on Elspeth. Though initially hostile, both women find common ground in their desire to aid loved ones. As they evade authorities on both sides of the Channel and face unknown assassins, their partnership deepens into a marked romantic bond. Their joint efforts navigate political intrigue, escape plans, and personal transformation.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Patricia Veryan
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