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Book SynopsisA compelling tale of romance and betrayal set during the danger of the French Revolution, perfect for readers of Dinah Jefferies, Lucinda Riley and Jenny Ashcroft.
''Romantic, engaging and hugely satisfying'' Katie Fforde on The Apothecary''s Daughter
1792. As a teacher at her parents'' Academy for Young Ladies in the heart of London, Madeleine Moreau has lived her life sheltered from the outside world. But on the night of a dazzling Masquerade, tragedy strikes and she is left alone in the world. Desperate to find the family she never knew, Madeleine impulsively travels to France in search of them. But with war around the corner, and fearing for Madeleine''s safety, the enigmatic Comte Etienne d''Aubery offers her protection at his home, Chateau Mirabelle.
Chateau Mirabelle enchants Madeleine with its startling beauty, but it is a place of dark and haunting secrets. As the Revolution gathers momentum and the passions of
Trade Review
Betts' description is second to none. It caters to the senses. Historically believable, you inhale all the sights, sounds and smells of the setting and engage with every one of the characters. I stayed awake until 3am to finish it. A superb book * The Sun *
Very enjoyable * Daily Mail *
A richly embroidered and memorable read * My Weekly *
Full of passion and drama . . . I was captivated by this moving, heart-warming and beautifully woven story - gripping, atmospheric, eloquently told and full of rich detail * Kate Furnivall, bestselling author of The Russian Concubine *
Lively narrative voice * The Lady *
