The Masque of the Black Tulip (Hardcover)

The author of "The Secret History of the Pink Carnation" continues the romantic adventures of Englandas greatest spy with a newly arrived adversary from France, the murderous Black Tulip

The Pink Carnation, historyas most elusive spy and Englandas only hope for preventing a Napoleonic invasion, returns in Lauren Willigas dazzling imaginative new historical romance. "The Masque of the Black Tulip" opens with the murder of a courier from the London War Office, his confidential dispatch for the Pink Carnation stolen. Meanwhile, the Black Tulip, Franceas deadliest spy, is in England with instructions to track down and kill the Pink Carnation. Only Henrietta Uppington and Miles Dorrington know where the Pink Carnation is stationed. Using a secret code book, Henrietta has deciphered a message detailing the threat of the Black Tulip. Meanwhile, the War Office has enlisted Miles to track down the notorious French spy before he (or she) can finish the deadly mission. But what Henrietta and Miles donat know is that while they are trying to find the Black Tulip (and possibly falling in love), the Black Tulip is watching them.
Praise for "The Secret History of the Pink Carnation: "
aWillig has an ear for quick wit and an eye for detail. Her fiction debut is chock-full of romance, sexual tension, espionage, adventure, and humor.a
a"Library Journal"
aWilligas imaginative debut. . . is a decidedly delightful romp.a
a"Booklist"
aA sexy, smirking, determined-to-charm historical-romance debut.a
a"Kirkus Reviews" aThe sparks fly.a
a"Publishers Weekly"