A first rate novel set during the Napoleonic war between France and England. Elizabeth manages to escape her young guardian...

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A first rate novel set during the Napoleonic war between France and England. Elizabeth manages to escape her young guardian Pierre whom she believes to be a traitor to England. Her boyish disguise gets her accidentally pressed into naval service aboard ship, and her indignation leads the captain to make more suitable use of her talents. As a spy in Napoleon's household, Elizabeth is shocked to discover Pierre's courageous espionage work for England. A dramatic escape brings hero and heroine back to England and a final happy union as man and wife. All the ingredients of romance, suspense, intrigue and historic atmosphere are present in this captivating story.

Pub Date: March 22, 1961

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Knopf

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 1961

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