The Major's Mistake - Andrea Pickens

n...richly textured characterization for our reading pleasure. RT magazinen nn nSeven years ago, a malicious lie caused Lady Miranda Grosvenor's husband, the Marquess of Sterling, to cast her off. Shunned by Society, Miranda now lives a quiet life as a recluse with her young son and husband's redoubtable aunt-until Sterling returns home from the Peninsular War.n nn nWounded in both body and spirit, and uncertain of his future, Sterling accepts the request from a friend in the Home Office to head north and learn whether an enemy operative is fomenting trouble among the local workers. But little does he know that Miranda is living in the area...and he soon discovers that he is a father.n nn nAs an uneasy truce begins for the sake of their son, Sterling and Miranda must confront their shared past-and the unexpected reawakening of their passion. But the presence of a dangerous enemy intent on creating havoc suddenly threatens all they hold dear...n