The Blackstone Key: A Novel

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Charlotte Bronte meets Agatha Christie in this wonderful historical adventure novel set in the 18th century about a penniless but clever young teacher who becomes embroiled in a plot involving spies smugglers a pair of identical watches puzzles codes an inheritance and a very real danger to not only the heroine but to England. It is 1795 and Mary Finch sets off to meet her wealthy uncle hoping to heal a bitter family estrangement and perhaps to avoid a dismal career teaching at Mrs. Bunburys school for young ladies. Eager for an adventure she is soon embroiled in one of frightening proportions for war is raging across Europe England faces the threat of invasion and some secrets are more valuable than gold. As she uncovers a complex and deadly plot involving ruthless smugglers secret codes and a dangerous network of spies and traitors Mary must learn quickly whom she can trust. The apparently stalwart Captain Holland? The dangerous yet attractive Mr. Dprez? Perhaps the mysterious Hicks or even Mrs. Tipton who knows what is best for everyone especially Mary? The price of failure may be her life and the safety of all England.