Named Captain Alexei Alexandrov by the Tsar, Alex is living her dream with no fear of her family's ability to find her. She has no desire for anything else until a Duke ruffles more than her temperament.
Dominic Aikenhead, Duke of Calder, acts as a guide and translator to the Tsar and his officers during their visit to his country. He can't quite understand his instant friendship with Alexei Alexandrov, or his need to protect the quiet young man who intrigues him more each day. Not wanting Alex to misunderstand his intentions, Dominic walks a fine line between friendship and his sworn duty to his own country.
Alex realizes she's attracted to Dominic and that anything more between them will bring danger and humiliation to them both. She hopes to make the most of her memories as a close friend, which will have to hold her for a lifetime after returning to Russia. Can she resist never living her life as a woman in order to continue serving the country she loves?
An intriguing plot, HIS CAVALRY LADY delves into how others perceive Alex, the depth of her deception and the danger surrounding a woman in this situation during this time in history. Joanna Maitland's creativity makes Alex believable as a woman disguised as a man and offers some twists that will make you want more than seems possible for this charming couple.
For an unusual historical romantic adventure, try HIS CAVALRY LADY for yourself. If you love trilogies, then this story will tempt you to look for book two, HIS RELUCTANT MISTRESS, which continues the Aikenhead Honours miniseries.
