The Princess and the Captain

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Summary: The Princess and the Captain
Review: Richard Chartrane's brother is missing. He was last seen headed to his intended's lands. Immediately after that agents of France's Reign of Terror attacked his destination, and Paul is missing. Richard is in Paris to find Paul but finds himself rescuing a young lady instead. He tells himself that Lorrance Montauban is the key to finding his brother (for she is the daughter of the man Paul went to see), but he finds the young lady's bravery touching. Against Lorrance's will, Richard takes her to Alexandria, Virginia, where he lives. He will go back to France when the danger is not so serious. She helps out at Richard's shipping company, keeping the books. Ultimately, she reveals the identity of someone who has been embezzling from his company. Richard and Lorrance also become involved. But Lorrance has been keeping secrets. When some of her secrets come to light, misunderstandings drive the lovers apart. Soon, both of them are back in France--and in danger. This is a grand, old-fashioned adventure, rich in character and detail. Read this one--it's great fun

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Summary: The Princess and the Captain
Review: Richard Chartrane's brother is missing. He was last seen headed to his intended's lands. Immediately after that agents of France's Reign of Terror attacked his destination, and Paul is missing. Richard is in Paris to find Paul but finds himself rescuing a young lady instead. He tells himself that Lorrance Montauban is the key to finding his brother (for she is the daughter of the man Paul went to see), but he finds the young lady's bravery touching. Against Lorrance's will, Richard takes her to Alexandria, Virginia, where he lives. He will go back to France when the danger is not so serious. She helps out at Richard's shipping company, keeping the books. Ultimately, she reveals the identity of someone who has been embezzling from his company. Richard and Lorrance also become involved. But Lorrance has been keeping secrets. When some of her secrets come to light, misunderstandings drive the lovers apart. Soon, both of them are back in France--and in danger. This is a grand, old-fashioned adventure, rich in character and detail. Read this one--it's great fun