About this series
The French Legacy Trilogy - Box Set of Books 1-3.
Three gripping stories of loyalty, revolution and family secrets.
Three generations of women must find the courage to save their loved ones and protect priceless family heirlooms.
A young girl is plunged into the chaos of the French Revolution. Her daughter is pursued across an unforgiving ocean. And now, after more than two centuries, the family secret is rediscovered by their descendant in a dusty attic half a world away.
Who can they trust to help them, and who can they trust with their hearts, when the men around them have secrets of their own? Only one thing is certain – they will need all their ingenuity to outwit the powerful and determined enemies who pursue them.
Titles in the series (4)
- The Daughter's Promise: French Legacy, #1
1
How far would you go to save your family and a priceless heirloom? [A novella.] "Absolutely loved it and devoured it quickly." France, 1830. A young woman is facing a difficult decision about her future, when the turmoil of the July Revolution overturns her tranquil world. Her family is called upon to protect a precious heirloom for an aunt who has been forced into exile, throwing them into the path of a powerful enemy. To save her family, and fulfil a promise to her mother, she must flee her secluded life and embark on a perilous journey to England. Outwitting her adversaries will take all of her courage and ingenuity, with the help of a charming Englishman she meets along the way. But will it be enough, against a man who won't give up until the prize is his? Read as a stand-alone novella, or join other fans of historical fiction in reading the French Legacy series. "Fast paced & very readable." "A captivating mix of history, excitement and romance."
- The Widow's Secret: French Legacy, #2
2
A young widow desperate to escape. A past that won't let her go. "A cracking good story!" "I was instantly transported to another time and place." The year is 1841. Victoria is on the throne, but women are not in control of their own destiny. Elisabeth Godwin is facing a grim future after the death of her husband. Her brother-in-law is desperate to avoid ruin and determined to remove the threat she poses to him, leaving an escape to the colonies as her only option. An epic voyage in a crowded sailing ship brings its own challenges, from ferocious storms to social rivalries and single men in want of a wife. But the greatest challenge of all will be figuring out who her enemies are and why they are pursuing her, before it is too late. Courage and ingenuity alone will not be enough to survive, but who can she trust to help? And who can she trust with her heart? Read as a stand-alone novel or as Book 2 in the French Legacy trilogy. "I was hooked into it from the first page." "I loved the red herrings and the way it built to a very tense climax." "An engaging and riveting story, underpinned by solid historical research."
- The Last Child At Versailles: French Legacy, #3
3
A gripping dual-timeline tale of revolution and family secrets. Versailles, 1789. A young girl must draw on all her courage and loyalty, as her adoptive family is plunged into the chaos of the French Revolution. As her world spirals out of control, a vow to save their priceless heirlooms becomes a fight for survival. Now, after more than two centuries, the family secret is about to be rediscovered in a dusty attic half a world away. Sophie West is thrilled at the idea of visiting Paris to investigate her mysterious ancestor, especially as a distant relative appears to hold the missing pieces of the puzzle. Fascinating as he is, she must remind herself that this man is a stranger, with unknown motives. And he is not the only one fixated on discovering what she knows about a rumoured treasure. Who can she trust to help her solve the mystery of the girl with the pearl necklace, when her every move is anticipated and she is alone in a foreign land? Read as a stand-alone novel or as Book 3 in the French Legacy trilogy. Or save by buying the trilogy as a box set at a discounted price.
- The French Legacy Trilogy: French Legacy
The French Legacy Trilogy - Box Set of Books 1-3. Three gripping stories of loyalty, revolution and family secrets. Three generations of women must find the courage to save their loved ones and protect priceless family heirlooms. A young girl is plunged into the chaos of the French Revolution. Her daughter is pursued across an unforgiving ocean. And now, after more than two centuries, the family secret is rediscovered by their descendant in a dusty attic half a world away. Who can they trust to help them, and who can they trust with their hearts, when the men around them have secrets of their own? Only one thing is certain – they will need all their ingenuity to outwit the powerful and determined enemies who pursue them.
Rose Pascoe
Rose Pascoe writes historical mysteries with a dash of romance, when she isn’t plotting real-life adventures. She lives in beautiful New Zealand, land of beaches and mountains, where long walks provide the perfect conditions for dreaming up plots and fickle weather provides the incentive to sit down and actually write the darn things. After a career in health, justice and social research, her passion is for stories set against a backdrop of social revolution. Her heroines are ordinary women, who meet the challenges thrown at them with determination, ingenuity, courage, and humour.
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