A Surgeon and a Spy

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Unfortunately for you you can't imprison my mind.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>On the turbulent seas of the Napoleonic Wars Ella Parker dedicates herself to healing the sick and wounded resolutely dismissing the idea of romantic entanglements. Her commitment is tested when her childhood friend Jamie Flowers is captured by the enemy and imprisoned in a French fortress along with other sailors for whom she deeply cares for.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>When Ella is presented with a chance to travel to the prison her mission is twofold: to care for her friends and to complete a covert assignment. As she embarks on this perilous task she must navigate treacherous alliances fend off bandits and outwit a cunning prison commander.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>As Ella's journey unfolds she uncovers a sinister secret. But is she too late? Despite Ella's burgeoning affections for Jamie she's unaware of his possible heart condition that may cut his life short. With time running out Ella must confront her deepest fears.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Can Ella prevent a tragedy and save her friends?</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The third novel in the Hearts and Sails series by award-winning author Alina Rubin.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Epic adventure based on extensive research into the journals of British prisoners and surgeons. A Surgeon and a Spy is full of suspense and intrigue daring escapes selfless friendship and love that overcomes obstacles.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)><em>Author bio:</em></strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Alina Rubin is a best-selling author who celebrates heroines with strong voices and able hands. Amidst the pandemic she authored her debut novel while working in IT. Her characters took her on a journey beyond her wildest dreams. She's an accomplished speaker and an owner of Hearts and Sails Author Services.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Her novel </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>A Girl with a Knife</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> has won the Illinois Soon to be Famous Author Competition. Her book series is set in the Regency England era but her characters are more likely to suture wounds and climb rigging than dance at a ball.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Alina obtained a B.S. and M.S. in Business and Information Technology from DePaul University. She lives near Chicago with her husband and daughter. She enjoys yoga hiking and traveling. She's a member of Paper Lantern Writers</span></p><p><br></p>