The Betrayal of the Blood Lily

In the sixth installment of Lauren Willig's Pink Carnation series, Miss Penelope Deveraux finds herself in India, seeking refuge from the scandal of her hasty marriage. As she navigates the treacherous court of the Nizam of Hyderabad, where intrigue and danger abound, she encounters a mysterious spy known as the Marigold. Teaming up with the rugged Captain Alex Reid, Penelope must contend with local warlords and French spies to uncover a plot that threatens the British Empire. Amidst competing agendas, only their unlikely alliance can stand against the looming peril.