Marie of the Sea (Book 2, At the Castle) (Paperback)

Paperback. A sweeping romantic saga: an international bestseller with over 25,000 copies sold "Can a wild heart survive in a gilded cage?"Quebec City, 1908. Nine years after leaving her native Gaspe coast, Marie has transformed herself into a respectable deputy's wife, gracefully navigating the capital's elite social circles. But beneath her bourgeois facade, her untamed heart beats as fiercely as ever. At a grand ball honoring the Prince of Wales, her encounter with the mysterious Baron de Monbadon threatens to shatter the careful appearances she has worked so hard to maintain.Perfect for readers of Julia Quinn and Lisa Kleypas, this second volume transports our heroine into the glittering world of Quebec high society, where passions become all the more dangerous when they must remain secret."A masterful exploration of feminine desires against the constraints of a changing society. The author delivers a striking portrait of a woman caught between duty and passion."Marie of the Sea - Book 2 will sweep you into a whirlwind of passion where gilded salons hide unspeakable desires, and every choice could lead to either scandal or redemption. Prepare to be enchanted by this journey into the forbidden desires of the Belle Epoque.Since 1994, Annie Lavigne has published a dozen novels with renowned publishers.The Druid's Prophecy (Avana, Book 1)The Mages' Quest (Avana, Book 2)The Red Dragon Awakens (Avana, Book 2)Parisian Nights (Wanderlust Romance, Book 1)Gypsy Magic (Wanderlust Romance, Book 2)Star Struck (Wanderlust Romance, Book 3)On the Beach (Marie of the Sea, Book 1)At the Castle (Marie of the Sea, Book 2)Under the Moon (Marie of the Sea, Book 3)The Invasion (The Brotherhood of the Serpent, Book 1)The Rebellion (The Brotherhood of the Serpent, Book 2) This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …