There But for Fortune

INTRIGUE. TENSION. LOVE AFFAIRS:
In The Historical Romance series, a set of stand-alone novels, Vivian Stuart builds her compelling narratives around the dramatic lives of sea captains, nurses, surgeons, and members of the aristocracy.
Stuart takes us back to the societies of the 20th century, drawing on her own experience of places across Australia, India, East Asia, and the Middle East.

BUDAPEST: Exciting city of the old Austro-Hungarian empire . . . famed for its gypsy violinists and romantic atmosphere. But when Dr. Stacey Heriot went to Budapest for her eagerly awaited holiday, she found the city a place of intrigue, mystery and danger.
Desperately in need of help she turned to Major Max Harrap - abrupt and distant when they first met - later, perhaps too attentive. . .