A former slave finds danger, intrigue, and passion undercover as a spy in first of this Civil War - era romance series from an award-winning author.
Elle Burns is a former slave with a passion for justice and an eidetic memory. Trading in her life of freedom in Massachusetts, she returns to the indignity of slavery in the South - to spy for the Union Army.
Malcolm McCall is a detective for Pinkerton’s Secret Service. Subterfuge is his calling, but he’s facing his deadliest mission yet - risking his life to infiltrate a Rebel enclave in Virginia.
Two undercover agents who share a common cause - and an undeniable attraction - Malcolm and Elle join forces when they discover a plot that could turn the tide of the war in the Confederacy’s favor. Caught in a tightening web of wartime intrigue, and fighting a fiery and forbidden love, Malcolm and Elle must make their boldest move to preserve the Union at any cost - even if it means losing each other…
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Richly detailed setting, heart-stopping plot, and unforgettable characters.
- Deanna Raybourn, New York Times - bestselling author
You should absolutely read this book, immediately, if you haven’t already… . This book is a marvelous, intelligent, respectful, breathtaking treat for your brain.
- Smart Bitches, Trashy Books