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The secret history of the Pink Carnation

byLauren Willig

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy historical romance with a touch of mystery and humor.

Topics Historical espionageAcademic researchNapoleonic warsWomen spiesEnglish aristocracyRomantic heroesFrench revolution.Secret missionsIntrigue and mysteryUnexpected loveLoveHistoryIdentity

MoodLight-hearted, Hopeful

Female protagonist

HumorOccasional Humor

RomanceMajor Subplot

Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes

Nothing goes right for Eloise. The one day she wears her new suede boots, it rains cats and dogs. When the subway stops short, she's always the one thrown into some stranger's lap. Plus, she's had more than her share of misfortune in the way of love. In fact, ever since she realized romantic heroes are a thing of the past, she's decided it's time for a fresh start. Setting off for England, Eloise is determined to finish her dissertation on that dashing pair of spies, the Scarlet Pimpernel and the Purple Gentian. But what she discovers is something the finest historians have missed: the secret history of the Pink Carnation - the most elusive spy of all time. As she works to unmask this obscure spy, Eloise stumbles across answers to all kinds of questions. Like how did the Pink Carnation save England from Napoleon? What became of the Scarlet Pimpernel and the Purple Gentian? And will Eloise Kelly escape her bad luck and find a living, breathing hero all her own?

Language

Published on

01/01/2006

Pages

449

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780451217424

Price Comparison

22.99 €

23.49 €

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