Delightfully Engaging Blend of Romance, Suspense, History, and
Humor
When costume-maker Ellie Moore suddenly finds herself out of a job
in the middle of a bleak Chicago winter, she uses her knowledge of
theatrical disguise to secure a position as an undercover operative
with the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Her assignment: find the
culprit behind the theft of silver shipped from the mines near
Pickford, Arizona.
Disguised as Lavinia Stewart, a middle-aged widow, Ellie begins her
investigation. Soon she finds she must also pose as the dazzling
young Jessie Monroe, whose vivacious personality encourages people
to talk.
Mine owner Steven Pierce is about to lose his business after the
theft of several bullion shipments--until hope arrives in the
unlikely form of Lavinia Stewart, who offers to invest in Steven's
mine. In his wildest dreams, Steven never expected to be rescued by
an inquisitive gray-haired widow...or to fall head over heels for
Lavinia's captivating niece, Jessie.
But then the thieves come after both Lavinia and Jessie. Ellie
isn't safe no matter which character she plays Will she be forced
to reveal her true identity before the criminals are caught? What
will Steven do when he discovers the woman he loves doesn't exist?
General
Imprint: |
Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2012 |
First published: |
June 2012 |
Authors: |
Carol Cox
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7642-0955-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
General
|
LSN: |
0-7642-0955-8 |
Barcode: |
9780764209550 |
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