A Foreign Affair
A Foreign Affair by Caro Peacock is a First Edition novel published by Harper Collins on March 25, 2008. This 352-page book is written in English and presents a rich narrative set in 1837, during the early reign of Queen Victoria. The story follows Liberty Lane, a young woman grappling with the loss of her father, who she believes was wrongfully killed. Determined to seek justice, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy that leads her to infiltrate Mandeville Hall under the guise of a governess.
Readers will find a blend of historical fiction and adventure as Liberty navigates a web of deceit and treachery. The narrative unfolds with her encounters involving secret agents and the enigmatic Sir Herbert Mandeville, whose actions threaten the stability of the monarchy. As Liberty delves deeper into her mission, she faces numerous challenges that test her resolve and judgment, creating an atmosphere filled with suspense and intrigue. This debut novel introduces an engaging heroine and explores themes of justice and loyalty against a richly detailed historical backdrop.
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A remarkable debut novel rich in atmosphere, color, and suspense, Caro Peacock’s A Foreign Affair is an irresistible blend of history, adventure, and ingenious invention that brings an extraordinary new writer—and a truly endearing and unforgettable heroine—to the literary stage.
The year is 1837. Queen Victoria, barely eighteen, has just ascended to the throne of England, and a young woman named Liberty Lane has just had her first taste of true sorrow. Refusing to accept that her gentle, peace-loving father has been killed fighting a duel, she vows to see justice done. . . .
The trail she follows is a twisting and dangerous one, leading the spirited young Englishwoman into an intricate weave of conspiracy. Contacted by secret agents, she is asked to pose as a governess in order to infiltrate cold, rambling Mandeville Hall and spy on its master, Sir Herbert Mandeville, who is at the center of a treasonous plan.
Nothing at the hall is what it seems, and every turn reveals another deceit, another surprise, another peril, leaving Libby to wonder who to trust and embroiling her in a deadly affair that could destroy the young queen and place Libby herself in mortal peril. . . .
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