A 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 the populace are enflamed, Madeleine must
take control of her own destiny and unravel events of the past in order
to secure a chance of future happiness.
Praise for Charlotte Betts
'Betts' description is second to none . . . 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
'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
'You will never be disappointed with a Charlotte Betts book!' Amazon
reviewer
'Well-written and thought-provoking' Goodreads reviewer
'A fantastic story loaded with history' Amazon reviewer
