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The Paymaster's Widow

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Gibraltar – 1847. When disgraced British army paymaster, Captain Hubert Elphinstone takes the coward's way out, he leaves his widow, Hester, indebted and with no means to pay her way in the world. Hester's circumstances lead to an unwholesome encounter with Major Lucius Poole, a man intent on taking what he claims to be owed, in any way he pleases. A last-minute rescue comes in the most unlikely of guises, and results in a chance meeting with a man who will play a part in Hester's future. At the urge of the Governor’s office, she accepts the post of travelling companion to Cassie Madoc, a most unconventional old lady who is returning to England after time spent in the East. Together they embark on a perilous journey which will see Hester uncover a plot of treachery, and attempt to save the man she loves.

Harry Child was born and raised in the North East of England. The Paymaster's Widow is Harry's third novel; a gripping tale of betrayal, murder, love and revenge.

Language: English

Pages: 344

Format: Kindle Edition

Release: November 15, 2013

The Paymaster's Widow

0/5 ( ratings)

Gibraltar – 1847. When disgraced British army paymaster, Captain Hubert Elphinstone takes the coward's way out, he leaves his widow, Hester, indebted and with no means to pay her way in the world. Hester's circumstances lead to an unwholesome encounter with Major Lucius Poole, a man intent on taking what he claims to be owed, in any way he pleases. A last-minute rescue comes in the most unlikely of guises, and results in a chance meeting with a man who will play a part in Hester's future. At the urge of the Governor’s office, she accepts the post of travelling companion to Cassie Madoc, a most unconventional old lady who is returning to England after time spent in the East. Together they embark on a perilous journey which will see Hester uncover a plot of treachery, and attempt to save the man she loves.

Harry Child was born and raised in the North East of England. The Paymaster's Widow is Harry's third novel; a gripping tale of betrayal, murder, love and revenge.

Language: English

Pages: 344

Format: Kindle Edition

Release: November 15, 2013

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