Author Note

One of the joys of writing historical romance is fitting in the real history of the time period. In this book I’ve tried very hard to be accurate in my historical details, particularly concerning the Duchess of Richmond’s ball and the Battle of Waterloo. The Battle of Waterloo continues to captivate me and I never tire of setting books in and around the battle. Perhaps it is because I am the daughter of an army colonel (US Army, that is) that most of my heroes are army men who value duty, honor and country.

To those readers who love this pivotal episode in history, look for those real historical details and forgive me if I’ve gotten anything wrong. I’ve tried hard not to. To others, I hope Rhys and Helene’s story sparks an interest in the battle and the people and events around it—the real heroes and heroines.