From gentleman to rogue
Who had her former fiancé become?
Captured by pirates off the Virginia coast, Lady Cassandra Shepherd is shocked to see in the blue eyes of Captain Rose the young man she loved and lost. What has caused him to exchange his honor for a chance at revenge? But he needs her help. Dare Cas believe the captain can reclaim his life as an upstanding gentleman and with it, her hand in marriage?
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A lifelong history buff, GEORGIE LEE hasn’t given up hope that she will one day inherit a title and a manor house. Until then she fulfils her dreams of lords, ladies and a Season in London through her stories. When not writing she can be found reading non-fiction history or watching any film with a costume and an accent. Please visit georgie-lee.com to learn more about Georgie and her books.
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Captain Rose’s Redemption
Georgie Lee
ISBN: 978-1-474-07375-2
CAPTAIN ROSE’S REDEMPTION
© 2018 Georgie Reinstein
Published in Great Britain 2018
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To the little one who was with me through much of this story.
Contents
Off the coast of Virginia—1721
‘Open the door or we’ll break it down.’
Lady