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Sebastian, Lord Somerton, the head of the Nexus, is accused of treason after the kidnapping and abuse of his former ward, Cora. With the kingdom in turmoil, he must step down and provide a detailed list of his operatives to prove his innocence. A distraught widow, Katherine, Lady Ashcroft, demands answers about her husband's mysterious death and the hidden meaning of letters filled with ciphers addressed to him. Sebastian must decide how much of his internal world to reveal, risking the lives of his people and the stability of the realm.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Tracey Devlyn
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