Caroline Delacroix is at the pinnacle of Washington high society in her role as secretary to the first lady of the United States. But beneath the fac ade of her beauty, glamorous wardrobe, and dazzling personality, she’s hiding a terrible secret. If she cannot untangle a web of foreign espionage, her brother will face execution for treason.
Nathaniel Trask is the newly appointed head of the president’s Secret Service team. He is immediately suspicious of Caroline despite his overwhelming attraction to her quick wit and undeniable charm. Desperate to keep the president protected, Nathaniel must battle to keep his focus fully on his job as the threat to the president rises.
Amid the glamorous pageantry of Gilded Age Washington, DC, Caroline and Nathaniel will face adventure, danger, and heartbreak in a race against time that will span the continent and the depth of human emotion.
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Summary
From: Rebecca Maney
Book Title: A Gilded Lady
Book Author: Elizabeth Camden
What do you like about this book:
"Forever is now only today."
Straight-laced and by-the-book, Detective Nathaniel Trask reluctantly accepts a three month appointment as the head of President William McKinley's security team. Almost immediately, the glamorous and not-always-by-the-book Caroline Delacroix grabs his attention; her position as secretary to the First Lady giving her plenty of opportunity to rub Nathaniel the wrong way with her intentionally casual adherence to most of his strict protocols.
Caroline Delacroix is equally intrigued and annoyed by the President's new Secret Service team leader at the White House. Nathaniel Trask's unwavering commitment to details reminds her of Gray; her older brother, whom she adores. But the detective is also a constant reminder of her twin brother's shortcomings, for Caroline suspects that if Nathaniel even heard a whisper about Luke's treasonous behaviour, her coveted employment would be in jeopardy.
Readers will love this fascinating blend of national history, imaginative circumstances, and magnificent characters. Ultimately, Caroline and Nathaniel, through no fault of their own, must find a way to courageously endure both the joys and the sorrows of the McKinley presidency; illustrating how often life forces us to navigate dark corners. The Bible calls it a time to tear down and a time to build up. Thankfully, there's always hope; a simple four letter word with deep, eternal significance. And in this story, love shows up as well.
"We can't control the seasons in our lives, only how we respond to them."
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I also purchased a copy. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.
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