In the glittering world of 19th century London, Lady Kate's secret could be her downfall.
Smuggling French fashion designs is one thing, but when Lady Kate accidentally acquires Napoleon's book of codes, she becomes entangled in a web of danger, desire, and deception.
As break-ins and attempts on her life begin, the gallant Ambrose St. Claire storms onto the scene—a naval officer assigned by the Home Office to retrieve the codes and monitor Kate's every move. But Ambrose finds himself irresistibly drawn to the audacious lady. As they circle each other in a thrilling dance of attraction and suspicion, neither can deny the electrifying spark between them.
As threats to Kate escalate to terrifying heights, she must navigate a treacherous landscape of fashion rivals, family schemes, and lethal secrets.
In a heart-stopping revelation, Kate realizes that the danger might be closer to home than she ever imagined.
Can she trust Ambrose?
The Meadows launches Cynthia Keyes' 19th Century Romance series with a bang. Set in Regency England during the Napoleonic Wars, this tale of love and intrigue will sweep you off your feet.
Daring escapades, secret rendezvous, and a romance that risks everything in the face of mortal danger.
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Praise for the 19th Century Romance series:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Definitely recommend for anyone who loves Historical Romance.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I read the whole book in one day.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Anyone who loves a good love affair, mystery and an ending that leaves you wanting more. Would enjoy this book.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Perfect mix of romance and historical information.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I enjoy regency romance and this book didn't disappoint.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I like the combination of mystery, intrigue and romance.
About the Author :
Cynthia Keyes wishes she could say that she wanted to be a writer her whole life, that it was her dream. But it wasn’t. She fell into it on a whim and discovered to her surprise that she enjoyed it. What she always has been is a reader. She will read anything. During the times she could not afford books, she read whatever sat on the shelves of the secondhand store. Sometimes it was History, sometimes Romance, and sometimes it was how to make macrame hangers.
But she is getting ahead of herself. She grew up in Brightsand, Saskatchewan, in an immigrant family with six siblings. They were a hard-working troop, scraping a living out of a rocky mixed farm. She looks back on those busy years fondly. She has plenty of stories about walking through miles of snow to school, uphill both ways!
She went to the University of Saskatchewan, studying History and English, which she converted into a career in teaching. She loves her job. She teaches a wild crew of junior high students. There is never a dull moment. It has been a passion of hers which has truly made life worth living. Much of her time is committed to coaching. She can be found most mornings in the gym by six thirty, spending time with her teams. They have had some memorable seasons, winning basketball districts against all odds.
She was lucky enough to marry the love of her life. She and her husband share another passion, gardening. He does the vegetables and she does the flowers. Together they spend many peaceful evenings, enjoying the beauty and bounty they have created.
She squeezes her writing into the bits and pieces of the day that remain. In many ways it is her personal time. She has been surprised by the writing process. Though she starts with a plan, her characters always surprise her with their antics. She looks forward to every new book, with its host of characters leading her into places unknown.
