First published 2013
In 19th-century America, the brilliant Alma Whittaker inherits her father's fortune and brilliant mind. As her botanical research leads her to the mysteries of evolution, she falls for the spiritual artist Ambrose Pike, sparking a passionate clash between science and the divine. Spanning continents and generations, their epic story bears witness to a world on the brink of transformation.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century, academic
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, passion-vs-reason
Period: 19th Century
528 pages · Paperback · Riverhead Books