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The Fallen Angels: A Novel of the French Revolution
The Fallen Angels A Novel of the French Revolution Author:Bernard Cornwell (Writing as Susannah Kells) The Reign of Terror has washed the streets of France blood-red. And in England a terrified aristocracy awaits the next blow. — Secure in their wealth and power, the noble Lazenders remain safe from history's violent storm behind the walls of their opulent "little kingdom." But theirs is a house under siege. With the family's heir, Toby Lazender, ... more »away in revolution-torn France hunting the brutal murderers of the woman he loved, a secret cabal of powerful and dangerous assassins -- the Fallen Angels -- conspires to bring the chaos to England's shores by seizing the vast resources of Lazen Castle.
And only one obstacle stands in their way: Toby's sister, Lady Campion Lazender. Caught in an ever-tightening net of conspiracy, Campion sees treachery all around her -- even as she follows a mysterious horseman into a realm of fascination and desire. And in the clashing of nations -- as traitors, spies, and their masters move furtively through the night -- Campion's heart could be leading her to destruction... by the hand of one she trusts above all.« less