What if uncovering your past could destroy your future?
Louisiana, 1858. Spirited fifteen-year-old Madeline Besson arrives at Arabella Plantation after her father's sudden death, burdened by grief. She is soon overwhelmed by the grand house, her charismatic cousin, George, and her grandmother's cold and inexplicable hatred. But as Madeline becomes entangled in the Besson family's dark history, a shocking affair leads to banishment and disgrace. Trapped in a remote bayou cabin, she faces her fate alone…
Present day. Quinn Allenby travels to New Orleans searching for answers about her psychic abilities. When she touches an intricate ivory fan, she's plunged into the tragic history of her own ancestor. But her visions reveal a buried family secret which someone is desperate to keep hidden, even if it means silencing Quinn forever. Can she survive long enough to finally expose the truth, and give voice to Madeline's story, or will she become another victim of her family's deadly legacy?
Fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine will love this sweeping story of forbidden passion, family secrets, and the pain of ultimate betrayal.
Praise for the series:
"Hooked me from the prologue. I seriously couldn't stop reading. I stayed up through the night and into the next morning to find out what happened… Can't wait to read the whole series!" Reader review, 5 stars
"Captivating… unputdownable… I completed it in one day. If you enjoy romantic suspense and historical genre, this combo is definitely for you!" Reader review, 5 stars
"Gut-wrenching and spellbinding simultaneously. I enjoyed the seamless storylines with the modern-day events and 17th century love story. I literally could not put this one down!" Reader review, 5 stars
"From the very first page, I was drawn in and could not put this one down.
Would I spend my hard-earned cash on this book? Yes.
Would I recommend to friends & family? Yes!
Will I search out the next one? You bet, I'm addicted now.
Is this a Kindle Keeper (delete on pain of death)? Definitely." Reader review, 5 stars
"I loved this book so much that it was hard for me to put down and go to bed some nights. The characters came alive and jumped off the pages. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next." Reader review, 5 stars
"A captivating story… The characters felt real, and you were wanting the best for them… a book that will keep you up at night, reasoning 'just one more chapter'… My only complaint is that the book had to end." Reader review, 5 stars
