This historical romance novel is set against the backdrop of the War of 1812. The story follows the romantic entanglements of several characters, including the eponymous Count, as they navigate the treacherous political climate of the time. Author George Robert Russell Rivers richly details both the high society of Washington and the rugged landscape of Buzzards Bay, immersing the reader in the world of the novel.

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