After the death of her parents, Miss Jane Chatham found
herself without a home or funds. Refusing to wallow in self-
pity, Jane came to London and started a business. She
convinces Lady Harwood to hire her to teach her toddler and
friends to dance. Jane's classes are the rage as her
mentor's guests peek in. Lady Harwood loves the attention
as visitors pack her afternoon teas. After a session with
the moppets, Lord Granger approaches her with a proposal.
He asks her to spy on the guests and report to him. Jane
could add considerable money to her savings, while her dull
life could become exciting.
Simon Atwood, Lord Granger, has been in seclusion since
being released from a French dungeon. His mission was
betrayed by his mistress, whom he loved. It only reinforces
his belief that women can never be trusted. He believes his
days of spying are over until his friend begs a favor.
Would he watch Lady Harwood and note her activities? Simon
agrees and hires the dance instructor as one of his
informers. He enjoys their clandestine meetings, but does
not trust Jane. She seems an innocent, but then a remark or
a look will have him wondering about her loyalty.
Jane loves the constant bantering, which eases the sexual
tension between them. Simon only wants a mistress, not a
wife. Jane cannot afford to lose her reputation. They
continue to work together until an attempt is made on
Simon's life. The laughter and gaiety ends as they try to
discover who wants Simon dead.
Ms. Layton enlivens her new historical with an assortment
of dancing toddlers whose comical antics are priceless. It
lightens the intense drama that occurs between Jane and
Simon. Ms. Layton's portrayal of the struggle with trust
and the personal choices they make will tug at readers'
hearts.
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