Journey with Shirley Claiborne as she finds herself drawn to the enigmatic and handsome John Armitage, a man who seems to have a mysterious connection with her and her brother, Captain Claiborne. As they traverse the landscapes of Europe, they are entangled in a web of intrigue and danger spun by Count von Stroebels desperate plea to Armitage to save Austria. But with von Stroebels untimely death and the villainous Jules Chauvenet one step away from placing the undeserving Francis on the throne, the stakes have never been higher. As Shirley and Captain Claiborne return to Washington D.C., they are trailed not only by Armitage but also by Chauvenet. But who are they truly following - Shirley, or the elusive John Armitage? And who exactly is John Armitage? (Introduction by MaryAnn)

Journey with Shirley Claiborne as she finds herself drawn to the enigmatic and handsome John Armitage, a man who seems to have a mysterious connection with her and her brother, Captain Claiborne. As they traverse the landscapes of Europe, they are entangled in a web of intrigue and danger spun by Count von Stroebels desperate plea to Armitage to save Austria. But with von Stroebels untimely death and the villainous Jules Chauvenet one step away from placing the undeserving Francis on the throne, the stakes have never been higher. As Shirley and Captain Claiborne return to Washington D.C., they are trailed not only by Armitage but also by Chauvenet. But who are they truly following - Shirley, or the elusive John Armitage? And who exactly is John Armitage? (Introduction by MaryAnn)