The Garden Intrigue: A Pink Carnation Novel
The Pink Carnation herself plays a large role in the latest entry in Willig’s long-running series. Jane Wooliston, covert English spy living in Napoleonic France, is the object of fellow spy Augustus Whittlesby’s affection. Posing as a uniquely untalented poet, Augustus is able to gain access to the highest echelons of French society while wooing his muse in vain. Jane’s latest assignment is to have Augustus gain access to an exclusive house party, at which a new secret weapon is being unveiled. To do so, Augustus must convince Emma Delagardie, a beautiful American widow who thinks he’s something of a fool, albeit a handsome one, to let him coauthor a masque for the party with her. As fans of the series know, the two are destined to fall in love, amid plenty of intrigue and adventure. There’s more talky romance here than swashbuckling, but readers will be pleased to see the spy who inspired the series in action and will enjoy the charming, witty rapport between Augustus and Emma. --Kristine Huntley--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.