Set in 1779 during the American Revolutionary War, the story follows Cecilia Harcourt as she travels from England to New York to find her missing brother, Thomas. She discovers his best friend, Edward Rokesby, unconscious in a military hospital with no memory of his past. To prevent Edward’s deportation and remain by his side to find clues about Thomas, Cecilia claims she is Edward’s wife. When Edward wakes with total amnesia, he accepts her lie as truth, forcing Cecilia to maintain the deception while they navigate a British-occupied colony.
This novel serves readers of historical romance who prefer settings outside the typical London ballroom environment. It attracts those interested in the logistical realities of colonial warfare and the psychological tension of a relationship built on a necessary falsehood. Readers finish the book with a perspective on how the Rokesby family legacy began before the events of the Bridgerton series, focusing on the internal conflict between personal integrity and the desperate need for family protection.
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
