[A] top-drawer historical romance that delivers the perfect fusion of witty dialogue, intriguing characters, and seductive passion - Booklist One of the most creative, inventive storytellers in the field, Quick infuses her own addictive brand of breathless, sexy adventure with dashes of vengeance, greed and violence and a hefty splash of delectable, offbeat humour - Library Journal Stellar plotting, exquisite dialogue, and impeccable characterisation - Kirkus Reviews