A Spark Unseen

Sharon Cameron

Sinossi

From a New York Times–bestselling author, a historical suspense featuring a young woman who flees to Paris seeking the man she loves and suspects is dead. 
 
When Katharine Tulman wakes in the middle of the night and accidentally foils a kidnapping attempt on her uncle, she realizes Stranwyne Keep is no longer safe for Uncle Tully and his genius inventions. She flees to Paris, where she hopes to remain undetected and also find the mysterious and handsome Lane, who is suspected to be dead. But the search for Lane is not easy, and Katharine soon finds herself embroiled in a labyrinth of political intrigue. And with unexpected enemies and allies at every turn, Katharine will have to figure out whom she can trust—if anyone—to protect her uncle from danger once and for all. 
 
Filled with deadly twists, whispering romance, and heart-stopping suspense, this sequel to the award winning The Dark Unwinding whisks readers off on another thrilling adventure.

Disponibile da: 24/09/2013.

Lunghezza di stampa: 357 pagine.

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