Rome's clerics tremble under Napoleonic rule. Cardinals fear following the Pope into prison, or worse. The feared name of Lazarus lingers after every calamity.As England's representative in Rome, Lord Sebastian Buckingham understands how to navigate political peril with composure. Yet his wife longs for him to cast aside diplomatic reserve—desiring that he share his every secret and danger with her.Lady Francesca Buckingham refuses to be an ornamental wife, refuses to be protected, refuses—most of all—to be a burden to her husband. Beneath Rome's elegance, she senses danger gathering, quiet and deliberate.As political tensions rise and loyalties grow uncertain, Francesca and Sebastian find their greatest test is not the French Republic, but the devastating truth that love can be used against you. In this clean historical romance of marriage, espionage, and political intrigue, devotion may prove the bravest act of all.