London barrister Jason Jonquil has spent his entire
life working to establish his identity as a gentleman,
a man of refinement like his father and brothers.
But when fiery Spanish beauty Mariposa Thornton
walks into his office, he finds himself losing his
grasp on his dignified character. The woman is
infuriating, pushing him to the limit of his legendary
patience. However, her case seems simple enough—a
small matter of inheritance. Or so he believes.
Once a well-born lady, Mariposa fought to survive
the brutalities of Napoleon's war on Spain. She
braved horrific perils and undertook dangerous
missions on behalf of those fighting against the
invading French army. But her greatest battle still
lies ahead: after being separated from her family,
Mariposa sets in motion a plan to reunite with her
loved ones in England. To avoid drawing the
attention of the French, Mariposa dons a carefully
crafted persona to conceal her true purpose.
As Jason and Mariposa are drawn together by the
case, they come to know the people beneath the
masks they both wear. When the truth of Mariposa's
quest is revealed, the couple is pulled into a mystery
that will test the limits of their courage and expose
the true desire of their hearts.
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