A Dangerous Affair
A Dangerous Affair by Caro Peacock, published by Harper Collins on January 27, 2009, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the intrigues of Victorian England. The story follows Liberty Lane, a young woman striving to rebuild her life in London after experiencing loss and betrayal. As she navigates the complexities of her new environment, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous investigation involving a murdered prima ballerina and a young politician who seeks her help.
In this edition, readers will find a blend of history, suspense, and adventure as Liberty’s quest to save her friend unfolds. The narrative explores themes of loyalty and courage, taking Liberty from the heights of aristocracy to the depths of London’s underbelly. With 320 pages, this original edition presents a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by a young woman determined to protect those she cares about, all while confronting the perilous intrigues that define her world.
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Caro Peacock, the acclaimed author of A Foreign Affair, once again ingeniously blends history, suspense, and adventure and returns an endearing and exceptional heroine to the fictional fold.
In Victoria’s England, there are perilous intrigues a proper young lady would do well to avoid . . .
Liberty Lane, still in her early twenties, is doing her best to make a new life for herself in London after being bruised by loss and treachery. But there’s no chance for her to settle down as a conventional young lady. First, a disturbingly attractive young politician, Benjamin Disraeli, wants her to use her contacts in the theatre world to find out more about a prima ballerina with a notorious love life called Columbine. He hints that some important interests may be at stake. Then Columbine is murdered in her dressing room, after an on-stage brawl with a younger and less successful dancer, who becomes prime suspect. Liberty is at the center of the investigation because one of her dearest friends, Daniel Suter, is convinced of the girl’s innocence and will put his own neck in danger to save her. Liberty’s determination to save them from the gallows leads her from the upper reaches of the aristocracy to some of London’s lowlife haunts, posing the question: How far would you go to save a friend?
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