Never Trust a Lady |
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Author:
Suzanne Robinson
By Bantam
Average Customer Rating:  
List Price: $6.50
Our Price: $1.75
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Product Description
The bestselling author of The Legend takes readers back to the days of the Civil War, when passions ran high and even a proper British lady could not resist the pull of history--or the rugged charms of a Union spy.
A Woman of Courage
Visiting friends in Mississippi, Lady Eva Sparrow hoped to escape the tedium of London society’s social calendar. Instead she is appalled by the slavery she finds in the South. Though she is a British citizen, her heart demands that she do something to improve the slaves’ lot. But little does the lady imagine she has the tools for espionage, the influence to turn the tide of a grand Confederate plot--and the courage to root out a rebel assassin.
A Man of Intrigue
Texan Ryder Drake works for President Lincoln, setting up a network of spies across the Confederacy. Seeking Britain’s support, Ryder is introduced to Lady Eva, who has powerful political connections in London. But unwilling to trust the fate of the Union to a silly socialite, he dismisses the lovely lady--until her sharp wit and intelligence win him over...head and heart. And though Eva is no innocent, just one dangerous glance from Ryder sets her pulse racing--and her spirit ready to risk everything to help him infiltrate society’s highest circles.
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Purchased this book because of HK review above., 2003-08-06
And totally agree with her comments. It's well written with solid plots and intrique. The "romance" is cute but minimal and could have easily been strengthened.Hence the 4* rating instead of 5*. Overall a good, enjoyable read.
solid Civil War novel, 2003-08-03
In 1861 Lady Eva Sparrow flees the boredom of aristocratic Victorian England to explore the United States. Her plan is to travel from New York to Texas and back before returning to her homeland. Though she heard of slavery and felt appalled that someone could treat another human as property, Eva becomes outraged to see the plight of blacks when she reaches Natchez, Mississippi, but has no idea how she can help.Though a Texan, Ryder Drake is a Union spymaster with agents throughout the Confederacy. He does not trust women with his work or his heart, but soon finds himself in the uncomfortable position of needing Eva, whom he just met. She, with her feet in several worlds, is his best hope to prevent a plot to assassinate Queen Victoria. NEVER TRUST A LADY reads more like a fine historical novel than a Civil War romance though there is a love subplot between the lead couple. The story line focuses more on the British involvement in the war including the seemingly paradoxical support of the south. Fans of solid Civil War novels that focus on the historical elements with a pinch of romance will appreciate this book more than those in the audience who prefer the romance take top billing. Harriet Klausner
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780553584233
ISBN: 0553584235
Label: Bantam
Manufacturer: Bantam
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2003-07-29
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date: 2003-07-29
Studio: Bantam |
