First published 2006
An unnamed confidential agent arrives in England on a critical assignment: secure coal contracts that could determine the outcome of a distant civil war. Carrying forged papers and a dangerous secret, he navigates a treacherous landscape of political intrigue and personal risk. When he encounters Rose, the daughter of a powerful industrialist, his mission becomes entangled with an unexpected romantic connection that could destroy everything. Pursued by rival agents and wrestling with his own divided loyalties, the agent must choose between professional duty and personal survival. One wrong move could trigger international catastrophe—or personal ruin.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: England
Period: 20th-century
247 pages · Paperback · Vintage Classics