The Manor Between Us (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Pink Bell Knoll Books, 2025
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. In the golden summer of 1912, Margaret Elmsworth's world seems perfectly ordered-and perfectly confining.At twenty-two, she's trapped between the gilded walls of Yorkshire's Rosewood Hall and an arranged marriage to Sir Henry Caldwell, a wealthy landowner whose cold calculation disgusts her. But when Thomas Hale arrives to catalogue the family's extensive library, Margaret discovers that her scholarly grandfather's "botanical research" was actually chemical weapons development for the British government.What begins as intellectual attraction becomes deadly conspiracy when Margaret realizes her fiance isn't the boring country gentleman he appears to be. Sir Henry is a government agent turned traitor, determined to steal her grandfather's formulas and sell them to the highest bidder-German agents willing to pay fortunes for weapons that could reshape European warfare.Key Elements: - Brilliant trapped heroine who discovers her own courage and capability - Spy hero posing as servant who treats her as intellectual equal - Historical espionage thriller set against pre-WWI tensions - Chemical weapons conspiracy woven through family secrets - Class-crossing romance between aristocrat and government agent - Strong sister bond as Violet helps uncover family mysteries - Morally complex themes about knowledge, power, and responsibilityAs Margaret helps Thomas decode her grandfather's hidden clues scattered throughout Rosewood Hall, she must navigate increasingly dangerous waters. Government investigators storm the estate, enemy agents attempt break-ins, and Sir Henry grows desperate enough to threaten violence. Margaret faces an impossible choice: marry a traitor to protect her family's reputation, or risk everything to prevent chemical weapons from falling into enemy hands.This is no simple rescue romance. Margaret emerges as a full partner in both espionage and love, using her intimate knowledge of family history to outmaneuver enemies who underestimate her intelligence. The romance builds slowly through intellectual connection and shared danger, culminating in a love worth sacrificing social position to claim.Perfect for readers who crave: intelligent historical romance with depth, heroines who save themselves, espionage plots grounded in authentic period detail, and love stories where partnership matters more than passion. The Manor Between Us delivers Edwardian elegance with thriller pacing and a romance that honors both period authenticity and modern sensibilities about women's capabilities. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Manor Between Us (Paperback)
- Author
- Clara Ashbourne
- Publisher
- Pink Bell Knoll Books
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798232323448
In the golden summer of 1912, Margaret Elmsworth's world seems perfectly ordered-and perfectly confining.
At twenty-two, she's trapped between the gilded walls of Yorkshire's Rosewood Hall and an arranged marriage to Sir Henry Caldwell, a wealthy landowner whose cold calculation disgusts her. But when Thomas Hale arrives to catalogue the family's extensive library, Margaret discovers that her scholarly grandfather's "botanical research" was actually chemical weapons development for the British government.
What begins as intellectual attraction becomes deadly conspiracy when Margaret realizes her fiancé isn't the boring country gentleman he appears to be. Sir Henry is a government agent turned traitor, determined to steal her grandfather's formulas and sell them to the highest bidder-German agents willing to pay fortunes for weapons that could reshape European warfare.
Key Elements: • Brilliant trapped heroine who discovers her own courage and capability • Spy hero posing as servant who treats her as intellectual equal • Historical espionage thriller set against pre-WWI tensions
• Chemical weapons conspiracy woven through family secrets • Class-crossing romance between aristocrat and government agent • Strong sister bond as Violet helps uncover family mysteries • Morally complex themes about knowledge, power, and responsibility
As Margaret helps Thomas decode her grandfather's hidden clues scattered throughout Rosewood Hall, she must navigate increasingly dangerous waters. Government investigators storm the estate, enemy agents attempt break-ins, and Sir Henry grows desperate enough to threaten violence. Margaret faces an impossible choice: marry a traitor to protect her family's reputation, or risk everything to prevent chemical weapons from falling into enemy hands.
This is no simple rescue romance. Margaret emerges as a full partner in both espionage and love, using her intimate knowledge of family history to outmaneuver enemies who underestimate her intelligence. The romance builds slowly through intellectual connection and shared danger, culminating in a love worth sacrificing social position to claim.
Perfect for readers who crave: intelligent historical romance with depth, heroines who save themselves, espionage plots grounded in authentic period detail, and love stories where partnership matters more than passion. The Manor Between Us delivers Edwardian elegance with thriller pacing and a romance that honors both period authenticity and modern sensibilities about women's capabilities.
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