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Set in France in 1673, the plague is sweeping across the populace. Charlotte has suffered the loss of her husband and three children. She is determined to protect her Nicolas and they seek sanctuary in Lyon. on their journey they are attacked, with Charlotte left to die and her son taken by slavers. She summons a man to assist recover her son and they travel to Paris. There is witchcraft involved and plain old self-serving individuals who make things difficult.
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A great historical fiction with a big dash of magic and darkness.
It was harrowing but I got caught up in the plight of the mother .
Sep 10, 2017
Sawan
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May 22, 2018
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Nov 22, 2017
Amanda-Lee (StoryWings)
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