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Book SynopsisA thrilling, twisty tale of a dangerous romance set in the heart of mid-century Savoy, from the author of Madam, Will You Talk.
''Mary Stewart is magic'' New York Times
Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy.
But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it . . .
Praise for Mary Stewart:
''A wonderful wordsmith'' Scotsman
''I''d rather read her than most other authors'' Harriet Evans
''One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century'' Independent
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Trade Review
From opening to finale, this zestful romantic adventure grips, amuses, frightens and delights * Sunday Telegraph *
Mary Stewart is magic * New York Times *
She set the bench mark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing * Elizabeth Buchan *
A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors. * Harriet Evans *
