The Blackstone Key

It is 1795, and Mary Finch sets off to meet her wealthy uncle, hoping to heal a bitter family estrangement and perhaps to avoid a dismal career teaching at Mrs. Bunbury's school for young ladies. Eager for an adventure, she is soon embroiled in one of frightening proportions, for war is raging across Europe, England faces the threat of invasion, and some secrets are more valuable than gold.

As she uncovers a complex and deadly plot involving ruthless smugglers, secret codes, and a dangerous network of spies and traitors, Mary must learn quickly whom she can trust. The apparently stalwart Captain Holland? The dangerous yet attractive Mr. D prez? Perhaps the mysterious Hicks or even Mrs. Tipton, who knows what is best for everyone, especially Mary? The price of failure may be her life and the safety of all England.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Published: 08/01/2008
ISBN: 9781416560807
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 8.54h x 5.60w x 1.09d

Review Citations: Library Journal 06/01/2008 pg. 83
Publishers Weekly 06/23/2008 pg. 37
Booklist 07/01/2008 pg. 41