First published 2013
Katharine Tulman jolts awake in the darkness at Stranwyne Keep. She stumbles into a kidnapping plot targeting her uncle, disrupting the attempt but realizing their sanctuary has been compromised. Uncle Tully and his brilliant inventions are no longer safe. Katharine makes a desperate decision to flee to Paris, hoping the city will hide them from their pursuers. She also seeks Lane, the enigmatic man she cares for, though many believe he has died. Paris offers no easy refuge. Katharine discovers the search for Lane draws her into a web of political schemes and hidden agendas. Enemies emerge from unexpected places while potential allies prove equally dangerous. Trust becomes a luxury she cannot afford. Each choice threatens to expose Uncle Tully to the very dangers she tried to escape. Katharine must navigate this treacherous landscape of deception and identify who might genuinely help her mission to keep her uncle safe from those who would exploit his genius.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Paris, Stranwyne Keep
Period: 19th-century
335 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic Press