In 18th-century London, two siblings, Prudence and Robin Merriot, are forced to go into hiding after narrowly escaping a dangerous political situation. Prudence takes on the persona of a charming young man named Peter, while her brother Robin poses as a fashionable woman named Kate.

As they navigate London society, they become entangled in misunderstandings and romantic relationships. Eventually the Merriot siblings' true identities become difficult to keep concealed-especially as they both fall in love with people unaware of their masquerade.

Readers who enjoy witty Georgian-era romances full of disguise, danger, and delightfully tangled love affairs will be charmed by this classic tale of mistaken identity from one of the genre's most beloved authors.

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