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by Judith Pella


  After Chittenden departed, Jordana took the letter and returned to the kitchen. Gazing at the envelope, she wondered why Captain O’Brian would be writing her. She ignored the little flutter in her stomach as she opened the envelope and removed the missive.

  Dear Miss Baldwin,

  I heard about young Chittenden. I am relieved to know you are all right, but didn’t that foolish man realize what a dangerous risk he was taking tangling with you? Had he asked me, I could have warned him. Nevertheless, I find I rather miss the bit of excitement you brought to my staid life as a dull soldier. Perhaps you would consider taking me on as a pen pal. That way you could at least keep me posted on all the victims you are abusing in my absence.

  Jordana tittered softly. Yes, he was insufferable, but dearly so, she realized. And oddly, holding his letter in her hand, she didn’t feel as lonely or frustrated. In a strange way, he was a connection to the life she desired, the dreams she hoped for.

  Rising, she went to a drawer in the sideboard where she knew Victoria kept writing things. She took out paper, pen, and ink, sat at the table and, with growing anticipation and an inexplicable happiness, set the pen to the paper.

  Dear Captain O’Brian . . .

  JUDITH PELLA has been writing for the inspirational market for more than twenty years and is the author of more than thirty novels, most in the historical fiction genre. Her recent novel Mark of the Cross and her extraordinary four-book Daughters of Fortune series showcase her skills as a historian as well as a storyteller. Her degrees in teaching and nursing lend depth to her tales, which span a variety or settings. Pella and her husband make their home in Oregon.

  Visit Judith’s Web site:

  www.judithpella.com

  TRACIE PETERSON is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 80 novels. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. She and her family live in Belgrade, Montana.

  Visit Tracie’s Web site:

  www.traciepeterson.com

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