Elaine Maze
Carmen Sanchez, a fiercely independent international thief, has built her life on secrets, precision, and refusing to answer to anyone. Marguerite Archambault, a rebellious French princess and secret thief, dreams of escaping her royal obligations. When their paths collide during a daring heist to steal the 1297 Magna Carta, their rivalry ignites an irresistible attraction filled with flirtation, tension, and dangerous desire.
What begins as a seemingly straightforward theft quickly spirals into a deadly conspiracy threatening the legitimacy of the French monarchy. Pursued by rival thieves and royal security, Carmen and Marguerite uncover a mysterious plot involving the Sovereign Veil, a powerful mechanism capable of authenticating or destroying royal bloodlines. As the conspiracy deepens, Carmen discovers that her deliberately erased past holds the key to secrets powerful enough to reshape history.
When the women realize the Magna Carta they stole is a forgery, they must race to Paris, intercept the authentic manuscript, and prevent a royal succession ceremony that could change the monarchy forever.
Forced to navigate betrayal, dangerous alliances, and their growing feelings for one another, Carmen and Marguerite must decide whether they can trust each other enough to risk everything.
Two thieves. One crown. A forbidden romance that could bring a monarchy to its knees.
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