A Key to Many Doors: A thrill-packed tale of mystery, romance and rebellion

By Emilie Loring

Book Overview

Handsome, rich and highly intelligent, Peter Gerard seems destined for a brilliant career in the US diplomatic service, and he is about to marry the beautiful Cynthia Barbee, who will join him on his first foreign assignment.

But in one day, all Peter's plans are shattered: first by the news that a plot against the government has been uncovered in his home town, Simonton, Connecticut; then by Cynthia's cruel refusal to join Peter in Simonton for the winter, where the State Department and the FBI now plan to send him on a top secret mission.

Angered and deeply hurt, Peter rejects Cynthia and announces that he'd marry the first girl he met rather than crawl back to her...

"Well," says a young girl sitting nearby, "I wondered - in that case - will you marry me?" For lovely but lonely Nancy Jones, as well as for Peter Gerard, Nancy's daring question will have astonishing consequences; as, much to Nancy's surprise, Peter says he will.

What follows is a story of romance and intrigue, as the two newlyweds return to Simonton with a cover for their hasty marriage. But in this peaceful little town - where everyone is both a friend and a suspect - will Peter be able to confide in Nancy and reveal the details of his secret mission?

With blackmail, night-time prowlers and bloodshed eclipsing their 'honeymoon', Peter and Nancy's impulsive agreement proves to be much more dangerous and reckless than they imagined...

A Key To Many Doors is a thrill-packed tale of mystery, romance and rebellion with an explosive and satisfying climax.

Praise for Emilie Loring...

'I encourage all fans of romance to make Ms. Loring's acquaintance' - The Scruffy Dog Review

'Stunning romantic tale' - Holly Kinsella

Emilie Baker Loring was an American romance novelist of the 20th century. She was raised in an atmosphere of publishing, writing and dramatics and her other novels include Throw Wide the Door, Follow Your Heart and Spring Always Comes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1839013575
• ISBN13: 9781839013577
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Lume Books
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Yes, this is the book!

"A Key to Many Doors" is a book about Peter, a government agent, who is about to get married and accept a diplomatic position, when he is called to duty in a sleepy, little town. His fiancee throws him over right before the wedding when she learns he will not be a diplomat. However, he must have a wife, so he says he will marry the first girl he meets...Nancy. This truly is a wonderful story that combines romance with a little bit of suspense through extraordinary characters. I highly recommend this book and any others by Emilie Loring.

Is this the right book?

I don't know if this is exactly the book I'm looking for, but I'm writing this in the hopes that someone out there recognizes the book I'm talking about. Is this the one about the government agent who was all set to accept as diplomatic position when he was called back to work undercover? And he gets a woman named Nancy to pose as his wife? If it is, then here's my review: It's an excellent read for those days when it's rainy and you desperately need to feel cozy. It's very sweet and the characters are very endearing. Somone out there has to have read it, I read it almost ten years ago and I want to buy a copy but everywhere I go, I meet with "no reviews availble". Help!! Ariana