Eugenie de Boncoeur is growing up in Paris, unaware that her guardian has contracted her to marry the sinister spymaster known as 'le Fantome' when she turns sixteen. She finds herself falling for the handsome lawyer, Guy Deschamps, but there is little time for romance; France is descending into chaos as the Revolution takes hold. Soon Eugenie is fleeing for her life. Her brother Armand has become involved in a plot to save the King from the guillotine, the mob is searching for aristocrats, and le Fantome, the pale assassin, is on their trail - desperate for revenge.
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'An involving and well-researched novel (with) a lot of very convincing period detail ... The story is self-contained and ends satisfyingly, but with enough hooks to make the reader want the second and third parts as soon as possible!'
'Exciting and unpredictable ... you won't be able to put it down. History has never been so fun!'
The best aspect of this fine work of historical fiction is Eugénie herself. Her gradual coming of age and growing political awareness provide even more depth to what becomes a highly suspenseful survival tale.
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Patricia Elliott was born in London, but grew up in Europe and the Far East. A voracious reader since childhood `where she had the resources of ten different school libraries`, she also made up ghost stories to scare her friends! As an adult, she worked in publishing in London and in a children`s bookshop in New York. She has taught a course in children`s literature at an adult education college, and is writing further novels. She lives in Suffolk with her husband, in an old vicarage behind a church. Her first book, The Ice Boy, won the Fidler Award for a first novel, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and the West Sussex award. Her second novel, Murkmere, was longlisted for the Guardian Children`s Fiction Award.
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By S. Jones
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This book is amazing. I have read a lot of books, but I cannot recall one almost as gripping and mysterious as this one. It is definitely my kind of book, though various parts about the Revolution did bore me, as I found it quite confusing. I did love the romantic parts and the action and I cannot get enough of how it all finally unravels. Follow Eugeine De Bonceour and her brother, Armand through the turbulent times of the French Revolution. Patricia Elliott provides us with cliffs to hang on, nails to bite and certainly I was eager to know what would happen to Eugeine next as she progresses in maturity.I reccommend this book to history finatics, romantic book lovers, and anyone who loves books that make them sit on the edge of their seats. A Must Read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Eugenie de Boncoeur is growing up in Paris, unaware that her guardian has contracted her to marry the sinister spymaster known as 'le Fantome' when she turns sixteen. She finds herself falling for the handsome lawyer, Guy Deschamps, but there is little time for romance; France is descending into chaos as the Revolution takes hold. Soon Eugenie is fleeing for her life. Her brother Armand has become involved in a plot to save the King from the guillotine, the mob is searching for aristocrats, and le Fantome, the pale assassin, is on their trail - desperate for revenge.
It was a thrilling read, when I started it, I read to about I hundred and finally then it started to get good, it had betrayel, romance ( not much, and itwas extremely clean), murder, and it was set in the french revolution.
Iam really anxoius for the sequel, I wonder if the author has any ARCs? Oh yeah, i got it for my birthday.
It was a thrilling read, when I started it, I read to about I hundred and finally then it started to get good, it had betrayel, romance ( not much, and itwas extremely clean), murder, and it was set in the french revolution.
Iam really anxoius for the sequel, I wonder if the author has any ARCs? Oh yeah, i got it for my birthday.
By Charlotte
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The main character, Eugenie, is certainly not what you expect when you first read the synopsis - and that isn't a bad thing.
If you're a fan of Historical Fiction, then this one should be on your shelf!
If you're a fan of Historical Fiction, then this one should be on your shelf!
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Excellent read that teenage girls will love (probably boys too)
I really enjoyed this book - the heroine Eugenie is well rounded and develops through the story. It gives you a good understanding of the circumstances and history of the French... Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by The Scribbler
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A good historical novel for young adults set during the French...
Although orphaned at a young age, fourteen-year-old Eugenie de Boncoeur has never known much hardship. Raised by a wealthy guardian, her life is carefree. Read more
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