The Adventurers Author:Jane Aiken Hodge Young Sonia von Hugel was forced to witness the destruction of her family and home during Napoleon's retreat. Disguising herself as a boy, she fled from the marauders who were looting the countryside. Between the French and the Cossacks she was in deadly peril. — But Sonia's first encounter with the enigmatic adventurer and card shark Cha... more »rles Vincent, penetrated her disguise and left her at the mercy of the stranger.
Charles promised a life of excitement and thrills if she would stay with him. Suddenly Sonia had to make a choice between him and the terrible dangers that lay in wait for them both...« less