Desire And Deception Instant

: Historical novels often use deception to explore social constraints. A woman might pose as a "Phantom" thief to exact justice on the wicked, finding that her secret identity is the very thing that threatens her chance at true love. Where They Meet: The "Dangerous Dance"

Deception is the friction that makes desire interesting. It can be a protective shield, a weapon for revenge, or a result of an unreliable narrator. Desire and Deception

: In novels like The Botanist's Daughter , desire takes the form of a botanical quest that spans centuries, pushing women out of their safe, ordered lives and into perilous journeys. : Historical novels often use deception to explore