On September 20th in 1712, chaos reigns in Marseille Harbor. Two conspirators lose a cargo of priceless art: Florentine paintings by the Old Masters and compromising portraits of English noblewomen. An ambitious scheming Knight of the Order of St. John loses sacred relics whose ownership is disputed with the Knights of Portugal. A slightly dishonest ship captain loses his connection for a chance to discover the location of the Great Mogul Diamond.
In the aftermath, cousins Andrew Marshall and Harold Marshall are rumored to have acquired all these lost possessions on that eventful night, and these two young men also stand accused of theft, pillage, kidnapping, and piracy. The problem is, the cousins disappear.
Five years later, Charlotte de Brangelton wants to separate herself from her unwelcome admirers by at least ten miles’ distance, and the behavior of a certain young Comte causes her headaches. The ongoing search for the Marshall cousins provides a welcome diversion. Charlotte’s older brother Henri and his friend Antoine also would like to know the truth of the events in Marseille Harbor. Neither Henri nor Antoine desire Charlotte’s involvement, but once she makes up her mind, there is no stopping her…
In the aftermath, cousins Andrew Marshall and Harold Marshall are rumored to have acquired all these lost possessions on that eventful night, and these two young men also stand accused of theft, pillage, kidnapping, and piracy. The problem is, the cousins disappear.
Five years later, Charlotte de Brangelton wants to separate herself from her unwelcome admirers by at least ten miles’ distance, and the behavior of a certain young Comte causes her headaches. The ongoing search for the Marshall cousins provides a welcome diversion. Charlotte’s older brother Henri and his friend Antoine also would like to know the truth of the events in Marseille Harbor. Neither Henri nor Antoine desire Charlotte’s involvement, but once she makes up her mind, there is no stopping her…
