The Splendour Falls
Emily Braden couldn't resist the invitation to join her charming but unreliable cousin, Harry, on a visit to the town of Chinon-where, according to legend, Queen Isabelle hid her treasured jewels during a seige in the 13th century. But when Harry vanishes and Emily begins to search for him, she...
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Emily Braden couldn't resist the invitation to join her charming but unreliable cousin, Harry, on a visit to the town of Chinon-where, according to legend, Queen Isabelle hid her treasured jewels during a seige in the 13th century. But when Harry vanishes and Emily begins to search for him, she uncovers the mystery of a different Isabelle. A mystery that dates back to the German occupation during the Second World War. As Emily explores the city, with its labyrinthine tunnels and ancient history, she's drawn ever closer to the mysterious Isabelles and their long-kept secrets
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781402258619 (1402258615)
ASIN: 1402258615
Publish date: 2014-01-14
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Pages no: 384
Edition language: English
Category:
Cultural,
Historical Fiction,
Romance,
Mystery,
Contemporary,
France,
Suspense,
Gothic,
Romantic Suspense,
Fiction,
Historical
I usually am crazy about this author's books, but this one could have done without one or two of the long walks or the long descriptions of the naps. Also the romance was in everyone's eyes but mine and the heroine. He liked her but she'd go running as soon as their eyes met. I couldn't figure ou...
The town of Chinon, France is mired in legend and mystery. The mystery surrounds the disappearance of a treasure hidden by Queen Isabelle in 1205. There's also a local legend centering on another Isabelle from World War II. Emily Braden isn't really hung up on legend or mystery, but she looks forwar...
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