Wanting to return to the war on the Continent, Blake Montague has to marry to be able to buy a commission in the British Army. Blake has a personal skill in determining ciphers; he believes he holds the key to understanding French communications. However, he's been unable to figure this one out.
Jocelyn Carrington spent her early life keeping her brother (Richard) and herself safe in the world of her unfortunate family. After their father died, a mean older brother threw Jocelyn and Richard out of their family home. Soon after that, he lost that home while gambling. The Montague family won it and offered it to Blake to help him find a wife.
When Jocelyn steals back a parrot that belonged to her brother, she and Blake meet. Before long, they realize that each has what the other wants, so they agree to a marriage of convenience. The mystery of Blake's continual "accidents" and his working on the French ciphers keeps the story humming along. In addition, Blake and Jocelyn's merging into a family (complete with the eccentrics Richard and his mother) make for an entertaining yarn.
Jocelyn Carrington spent her early life keeping her brother (Richard) and herself safe in the world of her unfortunate family. After their father died, a mean older brother threw Jocelyn and Richard out of their family home. Soon after that, he lost that home while gambling. The Montague family won it and offered it to Blake to help him find a wife.
When Jocelyn steals back a parrot that belonged to her brother, she and Blake meet. Before long, they realize that each has what the other wants, so they agree to a marriage of convenience. The mystery of Blake's continual "accidents" and his working on the French ciphers keeps the story humming along. In addition, Blake and Jocelyn's merging into a family (complete with the eccentrics Richard and his mother) make for an entertaining yarn.
