![]() ![]() Amy, unwittingly, keeps getting in the way of Richard’s plans. He is to infiltrate Napoleon’s plans for an English invasion and to intercept his shipment of gold. Lord Richard has a very dangerous assignment. In Paris Amy meets the Purple Gentian, who cannot reveal his true identity. Eloise soon becomes immersed in the story of Amy Balcourt, an Englishwoman of French descent who goes to France hoping to join the league of the Purple Gentian. Arabella’s nephew, Colin, is not pleased with his aunt giving her unlimited access to family papers, but Eloise prevails. Arabella Selwick-Alderly is not only in possession of the Purple Gentian’s papers, she is willing to let Eloise have access to them. When Eloise is introduced to a descendant of Richard Selwick, she cannot believe her luck. ![]() To discover the identity of the Carnation would be a scholarly coup. It was suggested that the Pink Carnation single handedly prevented Napoleon from invading England. The Pink Carnation was one of the most elusive spies of all time. In the library, Eloise comes across a letter dated 1803 with a reference to the Pink Carnation that historians have evidently missed or discounted. The focus of her research is the Scarlet Pimpernel (Sir Percy Blakney) and the Purple Gentian (Lord Richard Selwick), two English heroes of Napoleon era France. Investigating romantic heroes of the past, American PHD candidate Eloise Kelly has traded Boston for England to complete her research. ![]()
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