In the thrilling and romantic tale reminiscent of Georgette Heyer’s style, we follow the captivating journey of Raoul des Sablières, a French parole prisoner held in England during the Napoleonic Wars. Caught in a web of intricate circumstances, Raoul finds himself torn between his sense of honor and the constraints of his parole, ultimately leading him to imprisonment.
Amidst this entangled predicament, Juliana Forrest, the very reason Raoul broke his parole, valiantly strives to rescue him. As Raoul faces a series of adventures and misfortunes, an unexpected ally emerges, offering him assistance when he least expects it. Through the course of this exhilarating story, love and adventure intertwine, captivating readers with every turn of the page.