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Jacobite exile Mary Dundas longs for freedom, adventure, and the family she lost. When fate presents a new path, she enters a world far more surprising and dangerous than she imagined. Through her gripping tale of rebellion and betrayal, Mary is challenged to let go of everything she thought she knew—about herself, about loyalty, and about love—when amateur codebreaker Sara Thomas uncovers revelations that turn her life on its head.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Susanna Kearsley
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