A remarkable debut novel rich in atmosphere, color, and
suspense, Caro Peacock's "A Foreign Affair" is an irresistible
blend of history, adventure, and ingenious invention that brings an
extraordinary new writer--and a truly endearing and unforgettable
heroine--to the literary stage.
The year is 1837. Queen Victoria, barely eighteen, has just
ascended to the throne of England, and a young woman named Liberty
Lane has just had her first taste of true sorrow. Refusing to
accept that her gentle, peace-loving father has been killed
fighting a duel, she vows to see justice done. . . .
The trail she follows is a twisting and dangerous one, leading
the spirited young Englishwoman into an intricate weave of
conspiracy. Contacted by secret agents, she is asked to pose as a
governess in order to infiltrate cold, rambling Mandeville Hall and
spy on its master, Sir Herbert Mandeville, who is at the center of
a treasonous plan.
Nothing at the hall is what it seems, and every turn reveals
another deceit, another surprise, another peril, leaving Libby to
wonder who to trust and embroiling her in a deadly affair that
could destroy the young queen and place Libby herself in mortal
peril. . . .
General
Imprint: |
William Morrow
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2008 |
First published: |
March 2008 |
Authors: |
Caro Peacock
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Dimensions: |
202 x 137 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-144589-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
Promotions
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LSN: |
0-06-144589-4 |
Barcode: |
9780061445897 |
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