First published 2002
In 16th-century France, Isabelle du Moulin grapples with a mysterious family curse that darkens her future. Centuries later, Ella Turner moves to the same rural village, driven by her own shadowy past. As Ella digs into local archives, she uncovers unsettling parallels between her life and Isabelle's. The intertwining tales of these two women reveal how the past can shape identity and destiny in profound ways.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, mystery, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: dual-timeline, past-and-present
Setting: Cévennes Mountains (France), France, Southwest France
Period: 16th Century, 21st Century
304 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins Publishers