While returning to his unit, Captain Daniel Rawson encounters a soldier
attempting to rape a young woman. He immediately comes to her aid, but
in doing so has made a mortal enemy. She has promised to help him in
any way that she can. Afterwards, Marlborough assigns Daniel the task
of spying inside Lille, which the allied army is about to set siege to.
He convinces the woman, Rachel Rees, to pretend to be his wife for this
sortee.
The trip into Lille is a success, until they attempt to leave. Rachel
is arrested while Daniel is allowed to leave. Having made his report,
Daniel plans on returning to free Rachel. Along with his friend
Sergeant Walbeck, Daniel heads off to Lille to free Rachel.
Meanwhile, in England, Daniel's girlfriend has been informed of his
death. The man who informed her actually wants her for himself. Amalia
is unable to believe that Daniel is dead. The man wanting Amalia has
sent a man to France to ensure that Daniel does die.
Will Daniel be able to survive the assassination attempt, and will
Amalia be able to put off the man who desires her? Author Edward
Marston has written a fast paced novel of war and love. A good, quick
read.
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