**Samuel Black must make a decision: to be a spy like his father or follow his heart. Either is likely to give his mother chest pains.** For Samuel is no longer a lad with the noble wish of being a lamplighter to keep the seedy streets of London safe. About to embark on university, his mind stirs w
To Be a Duke: A Spy Series Short Story
โ Scribed by Jessie Clever
- Book ID
- 111254298
- Publisher
- Someday Lady Publishing, LLC
- Year
- 2015
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 52 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780990702443
- ASIN
- B00ZQCPRN2
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Alec Black, the Earl of Stryden, sees the inevitable and does his damnedest to ignore it.
When another crop infestation at the family's estate in Bedford collides with a promotion from the War Office, Alec is torn between his duty to his heritage and his duty to the crown. Matters become more complicated when his nephew, Samuel, demands of him a seemingly outrageous and impossible favor that relies on Alec's seat in the House of Lords.
But when a common footpad threatens his wife, Sarah, Alec must face what it really means to one day be a duke.
To Be a Duke is the second short story in the fast-paced, thrilling historical romance Spy Series Short Stories, which picks up where the gripping, historical romance Spy Series concluded. If you love heart-stopping romance, spellbinding intrigue, and unexpected danger, don't miss this captivating short story series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Unlock romance and adventure when you pick up your copy of To Be a Duke today.
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