at Smashwords.com, April 2011 This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely due to the author's narrative. All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without permission in writing from Jacquie D’Alessandro, except in the case of brief quotations for articles or reviews. This Ebook version is dedicated to all the men and women serving in our Armed Forces for the sacrifices they make to keep our country safe. And as always, to my wonderful husband Joe who is constantly helpful and supportive, and our terrific son, Christopher, aka Helpful and Supportive, Jr. Table of Contents Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter 1 London, 1820 “Dear God, what is he doing here?”
