Book description
Spring 1797. The war with France deepens, the Channel Fleet has
mutinied . . . and a ruthless traitor lurks within fashionable London
society. Such matters should not concern young Mary Finch, who has
recently inherited an unexpected fortune. But her new status brings her
little pleasure, and she longs for freedom and adventure. Mary's
restless spirit leads her to a meeting with an elusive spymaster, who
offers her an intriguing proposal. With England's security and a
friend's safety at risk, Mary arrives at the exotic Champian Hall,
determined to uncover its dark secrets. But the knowledge that she seeks
is deadly, especially when the hunter becomes the hunted. Brimming with
suspense and drama, The Counterfeit Guest is an irresistible historical
mystery from the author of the acclaimed The Blackstone Key. Rose
Melikan has been a Fellow of St Catharine's College, Cambridge since
1993. She lives in Cambridge with her husband, Dr Quentin
Stafford-Fraser.
