A Dangerous Man If Sophie Firle consented to Nicholas Hattonâs outrageous request she would put her lifeÂand her sonâsÂin mortal danger. But could she refuse the opportunity to help trap the smugglers who had murdered her husband? Finding herself penniless, and faced with the reality of running a struggling inn, Sophie had no option but to agree to Nicholasâs proposal. But the plan also meant that Nicholas would have to be a guest at the innÂand pose as her admirer! And he proved to be remarkably convincingÂ