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2020 HWA Gold Crown Award (shortlist)
A thrilling historical spy novel set during the French Revolution.
In 1789, as revolution brews, English spy Attica Morgan seeks redemption by solving a gruesome murder in Paris. Amidst rising tensions and a city on the brink of revolt, Attica uncovers a plot that stretches from Parisian sewers to Marie Antoinette's court.
As Attica races against time, she realizes she must save more than just herself before the revolution turns bloody. Can she navigate the treacherous world of spies and revolutionaries to prevent further bloodshed?
Target Audience: Adult readers of historical fiction, spy thrillers, and stories with strong female leads.
Genre: Historical Mystery
In 1789, as revolution brews, English spy Attica Morgan seeks redemption by solving a gruesome murder in Paris. Amidst rising tensions and a city on the brink of revolt, Attica uncovers a plot that stretches from Parisian sewers to Marie Antoinette's court.
As Attica races against time, she realizes she must save more than just herself before the revolution turns bloody. Can she navigate the treacherous world of spies and revolutionaries to prevent further bloodshed?
Target Audience: Adult readers of historical fiction, spy thrillers, and stories with strong female leads.
Genre: Historical Mystery
Praise for this book
"A sparkling extravaganza of a read - fast-paced, exciting and utterly gripping from explosive start to satisfying ending. Lively, intriguing [and] wonderful... I can't wait for the next one." - Joanna Courtney
"A true treasure of a historical novel... Enjoyable and deeply satisfying with a rich array of characters and a sense of danger which lasts throughout." - Paul Doherty
"A rip-roaring adventure with an exciting new heroine at its heart." - Tessa Harris
"A galloping ventre à terre from start to finish. Attica Morgan is rebellious, resourceful, and perfectly willing to show that whatever an eighteenth century man can do, she can do better, and with flair." - Sarah Hawkswood
"Delicious, brilliant and totally absorbing. This pacy, atmospheric thriller... is absolutely unputdownable with its sharp, witty writing and spot on period description." - Carol McGrath
"A true treasure of a historical novel... Enjoyable and deeply satisfying with a rich array of characters and a sense of danger which lasts throughout." - Paul Doherty
"A rip-roaring adventure with an exciting new heroine at its heart." - Tessa Harris
"A galloping ventre à terre from start to finish. Attica Morgan is rebellious, resourceful, and perfectly willing to show that whatever an eighteenth century man can do, she can do better, and with flair." - Sarah Hawkswood
"Delicious, brilliant and totally absorbing. This pacy, atmospheric thriller... is absolutely unputdownable with its sharp, witty writing and spot on period description." - Carol McGrath
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