Book description
1803: Napoleon is poised to invade England, with only Nelson's
weather-beaten ships in his way, but the French fleet are not the only
threat to the fortunes of the Morland family. In the North of England,
Mary Ann's relationship with the missionary, Father Rathbone, introduces
her to the stark realities of life in plague-torn Manchester. In the
South, Lucy's lover, Weston, is assigned to the blockade of Brest, while
her neglected husband, Chetwyn, finally finds love in an affair which
threatens him with disgrace and ruin. From the fashionable salons of
Beau Brummell's London to the shot-torn docks at Trafalgar, the Morlands
face danger and personal tragedy, as well as love and fulfilment.
Cynthia Harrod Eagles won the Young Writers Award with THE WAITING GAME.
She has written over sixty books, including thirty three volumes of the
Morland Dynasty and the acclaimed mystery series featuring Inspector
Bill Slider.
