The Gentleman's Demand

A Dangerous ManIf Sophie Firle consented to Nicholas Hatton's outrageous request she would put her life and her son's in mortal danger. But could she refuse the opportunity to help trap the smugglers who had murdered her husband?Finding herself penniless, and faced with the reality of running a struggling inn, Sophie had no option but to agree to Nicholas's proposal. But the plan also meant that Nicholas would have to be a guest at the inn and pose as her admirer!And he proved to be remarkably convincing.