Richard Ellington is a British spy. He is true and loyal to his people. Now he is stuck in a dire situation and there is only one person who can come to his rescue with answers. The only problem is can he actually trust her help?

Saadia has danced for the Sultan and now possesses secrets vital to a spy’s mission. If she can enlist the help of Richard, he can save thousands of people. She is his only hope as well as he hers.

Richard is on an assignment to catch a traitor. In steps, Saadia, a dancer in WW I Constantinople, who may be a dancer but keeps her pride in tact. Many of the women with talent have been pulled in during the war to entertain the military officials. She refuses to be like some of the other women in a harem that use their charm to turn traitor. When she approaches Richard and insists she can help, at first he is not certain. He then decides to trust her and they leave and check into a hotel using a different alias. With the war raging, there is a leak and the suspected woman uses her charm to gain information. Now it is up to Saadia and Richard to set a trap to bring her to justice.

The Dancer’s Secret keeps the reader glued till the end of the story. The twist of mystery and delicate romance keeps the hero and heroine alive throughout the story. Ms. Mueller pens a tale that ensures the story flows smoothly while the reader wonders if the two will get caught or end up together. She instills an air of history that energizes and creates a most vivid setting. The Dancer’s Secret is a delightful read that shows how adversity and love blends to make a lifetime commitment with just a bit of trust. Ms. Mueller’s flare of writing takes a small parcel and creates a huge dynamite explosion.

Reviewed by: Linda L