| Edition |
First edition |
| ISBN |
9781683312253 |
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1683312252 |
| Descript |
316 pages ; 22 cm |
| Summary |
After rescuing Lilliana, who was being auctioned off by her husband in a small country village, Atlas Catesby must work to help her to clear her name after the husband is found murdered |
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1814. The youngest son of a baron, Atlas Catesby is anxious to resume his world travels after a carriage accident left him injured in London. Passing through a country village, he discovers a helpless woman being auctioned off to the highest bidder-- by her husband. Atlas purchases the lady, Lilliana, on the spot to set her free. But Lilliana, desperate to be with her young sons and knowing the laws of England give a father all parental rights, refuses to be rescued. Weeks later her husband is murdered, and now Atlas is the only one who can help clear her name |
| Subject |
Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
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London (England) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
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Historical fiction
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