Das Blut der Lilie

by Jennifer Donnelly

First published 2012

Andi has locked away her heart since her little brother died. She cannot bear to feel anything anymore. Then she discovers the diary of a young woman from over two hundred years ago. This stranger also lost a beloved little boy during the French Revolution. Andi becomes obsessed with the diary entries. She follows clues through Paris, searching for answers about this mysterious woman's life. Her quest leads her deep into the ancient catacombs beneath the city. Among the bones and tunnels, Andi must confront her own grief. The diary holds secrets that could unlock her frozen heart. She faces a choice between staying numb or risking love again. In the darkness below Paris, she discovers that forgiveness might be possible.

Genres: romance, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, grief

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, second-chance

Setting: Paris, France

Period: French Revolution, 21st Century

448 pages · Paperback · Piper

Content warnings: death

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