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When costume-maker Ellie Moore suddenly finds
herself out of a job in the middle of a bleak Chicago winter, she uses
her knowledge of theatrical disguise to secure a position as an
undercover operative with the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Her
assignment: find the culprit behind the theft of silver shipped from the
mines near Pickford, Arizona.
Disguised as Lavinia Stewart, a middle-aged widow, Ellie begins her
investigation. Soon she finds she must also pose as the dazzling young
Jessie Monroe, whose vivacious personality encourages people to talk.
Mine owner Steven Pierce is about to lose his business after the theft
of several bullion shipments--until hope arrives in the unlikely form of
Lavinia Stewart, who offers to invest in Steven's mine. In his wildest
dreams, Steven never expected to be rescued by an inquisitive
gray-haired widow...or to fall head over heels for Lavinia's captivating
niece, Jessie.
But then the thieves come after both Lavinia and Jessie. Ellie isn't
safe no matter which character she plays! Will she be forced to reveal
her true identity before the criminals are caught? What will Steven do
when he discovers the woman he loves doesn't exist?