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The Wind Dancer/Storm Winds
Twice the thrills—in one captivating volume
Published together for the first time, from #1 New York Times best-selling author Iris Johansen comes a gripping pair of historical thrillers that push the boundaries of intrigue, suspense, and danger.
The Wind Dancer
In Renaissance Italy, intrigue is as intricate as carved cathedral doors, but none is so captivating as that surrounding the prized Wind Dancer, the lost treasure of a family—and of the man who will stop at nothing to reclaim it. Lionello Andreas is bound by his vow to guard the exquisite statue. But to recover what is rightfully his, he will need the help of a thief—one he can control body and soul. He finds his answer on the treacherous backstreets of Florence, in a sharp-witted young woman whose poverty leaves her no choice. But in the end, the allure of the Wind Dancer , and the ruthlessness of those who would possess her, will catapult them both into a terrifying realm where death may be the most merciful escape.
Storm Winds
Jean Marc Andreas wanted what was rightfully his—and would use any means to get it. Juliette de Clement, a confidante of the royal family, could aid his search for the treasure so many had killed to possess…and died to protect. But in the treacherous world of eighteenth-century revolutionary France, death could come from any direction—none more likely than from the person you trusted most. Still, Jean and Juliette had no choice but to trust each other. Their lives depended on it. Someone else was determined to have the Wind Dancer statue, and the legacy it bestowed. Someone whose twisted genius was already wrecking a path of unspeakable violence.
Published together for the first time, from #1 New York Times best-selling author Iris Johansen comes a gripping pair of historical thrillers that push the boundaries of intrigue, suspense, and danger.
The Wind Dancer
In Renaissance Italy, intrigue is as intricate as carved cathedral doors, but none is so captivating as that surrounding the prized Wind Dancer, the lost treasure of a family—and of the man who will stop at nothing to reclaim it. Lionello Andreas is bound by his vow to guard the exquisite statue. But to recover what is rightfully his, he will need the help of a thief—one he can control body and soul. He finds his answer on the treacherous backstreets of Florence, in a sharp-witted young woman whose poverty leaves her no choice. But in the end, the allure of the Wind Dancer , and the ruthlessness of those who would possess her, will catapult them both into a terrifying realm where death may be the most merciful escape.
Storm Winds
Jean Marc Andreas wanted what was rightfully his—and would use any means to get it. Juliette de Clement, a confidante of the royal family, could aid his search for the treasure so many had killed to possess…and died to protect. But in the treacherous world of eighteenth-century revolutionary France, death could come from any direction—none more likely than from the person you trusted most. Still, Jean and Juliette had no choice but to trust each other. Their lives depended on it. Someone else was determined to have the Wind Dancer statue, and the legacy it bestowed. Someone whose twisted genius was already wrecking a path of unspeakable violence.
944 pages, Paperback
First published January 29, 2008
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About the author
Iris Johansen
227 books7,344 followersIris Johansen is a New York Times bestselling author. She began her writing after her children left home for college. She first achieved success in the early 1980s writing category romances. In 1991, Johansen began writing suspense historical romance novels, starting with the publication of The Wind Dancer. In 1996 Johansen switched genres, turning to crime fiction, with which she has had great success.
She lives in Georgia and is married. Her son, Roy Johansen, is an Edgar Award-winning screenwriter and novelist. Her daughter, Tamara, serves as her research assistant.
IRIS JOHANSEN is The New York Times bestselling author of Night and Day, Hide Away, Shadow Play, Your Next Breath, The Perfect Witness, Live to See Tomorrow, Silencing Eve, Hunting Eve, Taking Eve, Sleep No More, What Doesn't Kill You, Bonnie, Quinn, Eve, Chasing The Night, Eight Days to Live, Blood Game, Deadlock, Dark Summer, Pandora's Daughter, Quicksand, Killer Dreams, On The Run, and more. And with her son, Roy Johansen, she has coauthored Night Watch, The Naked Eye, Sight Unseen, Close Your Eyes, Shadow Zone, Storm Cycle, and Silent Thunder.
http://www.irisjohansen.com
She lives in Georgia and is married. Her son, Roy Johansen, is an Edgar Award-winning screenwriter and novelist. Her daughter, Tamara, serves as her research assistant.
IRIS JOHANSEN is The New York Times bestselling author of Night and Day, Hide Away, Shadow Play, Your Next Breath, The Perfect Witness, Live to See Tomorrow, Silencing Eve, Hunting Eve, Taking Eve, Sleep No More, What Doesn't Kill You, Bonnie, Quinn, Eve, Chasing The Night, Eight Days to Live, Blood Game, Deadlock, Dark Summer, Pandora's Daughter, Quicksand, Killer Dreams, On The Run, and more. And with her son, Roy Johansen, she has coauthored Night Watch, The Naked Eye, Sight Unseen, Close Your Eyes, Shadow Zone, Storm Cycle, and Silent Thunder.
http://www.irisjohansen.com
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October 11, 2021
Reread and notice I forgot a review.
I love this book series. The Wind Dancer takes place in Italy at the time of the Borgias. It's full of great history within a very good story.
Storm Winds takes place in Paris at the time of The French Terror. This story is fantastic but does contain some disturbing scenes. The twist at the end was clever! This one is my favorite.
I highly recommend these books!
I love this book series. The Wind Dancer takes place in Italy at the time of the Borgias. It's full of great history within a very good story.
Storm Winds takes place in Paris at the time of The French Terror. This story is fantastic but does contain some disturbing scenes. The twist at the end was clever! This one is my favorite.
I highly recommend these books!
May 13, 2025
A long book and appears intimidately complicated. I read it in my own order, finding the parts I'd be so intrigued and enjoyed (the parts concerning Catherine and Francois), and then read the whole.
I tend to believe I'll remember this one for the following two.
1. Lorenzo from the Wind Dancer becomes Lorenzo of Vasaro, as he raised flowers for the perfume trade there. He never married. When he died, he left Vasaro to Caterina Andreas, who is daughter of Lion and Sanchia. Lorenzo stipulated one condition: the property shall be passed down from the oldest daughter to the oldest daughter, who shall retain the surname of Vasaro even after marriage and be named Caterina or some variation of the same.
2. Tutto a te mi guida. "Everything leads me to you."
I do get something by reading the book.
I tend to believe I'll remember this one for the following two.
1. Lorenzo from the Wind Dancer becomes Lorenzo of Vasaro, as he raised flowers for the perfume trade there. He never married. When he died, he left Vasaro to Caterina Andreas, who is daughter of Lion and Sanchia. Lorenzo stipulated one condition: the property shall be passed down from the oldest daughter to the oldest daughter, who shall retain the surname of Vasaro even after marriage and be named Caterina or some variation of the same.
2. Tutto a te mi guida. "Everything leads me to you."
I do get something by reading the book.
May 13, 2018
What a FANTASTIC, fast moving mind blowing story. Love Jean Marc Andreas with his resources & Juliette understanding of such simple things is remarkable. Juliette’s protection for Catherine is that of a big sister even tho not relation. Living in the time period of reveloution with Marie Antionnete & her family with people trying to help them escape was great. It wasn’t loaded down with a lot of history but of behind the scenes of the lives of those trying to help & what kind of decisions spies had to make on short notice. There was some very traumatic times, the Abby & both women having to deal with what happened. It was never boring & hard to put down. Surprise ending. Great. On to the next.
May 15, 2021
I loved these books. I borrowed them from my sister-in-law. The story s have been reading Iris Johansen books ever since then. I was absorbed in the danger, mystery, and romance of it all. I read the The Wind Dancer in one sitting, and had the first three read by the end of the weekend.
December 22, 2019
Didn’t enjoy so didn’t finish
August 17, 2015
**Edit: My review is only for Storm Winds, which I read in this double volume for a book club.** I found it pretty....dull. This book has some pretty graphic sexual violence, but it felt as though it was written by a young-adult author. There's probably a better way to express that; I don't mean to trivialize or denounce young adult fiction or it's authors, but the style (IMO) was "juvenile." The romance tropes were very cliche and predictable. The only thing that I did find interesting was the historical-fiction background dealing with the French Revolution. I really had to drag myself through the last half, as though walking through thick mud.
October 1, 2015
The beautiful "The Wind Dancer" is wanted by many in order to claim get power and money. The Andreas family is the rightful owner. But for many people have died in order to try to claim it or protect it. but does The Wind Dancer also helps in healing the souls or destroy them.depends on what side u b wish to look at. I'm glad after 2 years of looking I was able to find the book.
January 7, 2015
Mind blowing!!
I chose this rating because it was so well written that I couldn't put it down. I finished it in one day,I was so mesmerized by the story I still don't know if I ate or not that day!! I will definitely be purchasing more of her books!
I chose this rating because it was so well written that I couldn't put it down. I finished it in one day,I was so mesmerized by the story I still don't know if I ate or not that day!! I will definitely be purchasing more of her books!
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December 12, 2015Could have done without the sexual parts in the wind Dancer. Too much. but the story of the book was really good. And then it blende in with storm Winds. to Reap the Wind. Did not know there was The Final target. Will have to get it. All in all, I really liked them
January 26, 2008
One of my favorite romances. Historical with great characters - one of the only romances that I own and can reread.
August 6, 2011
Two excellent historical thrillers!
January 4, 2014
Two books together. A very good historical fiction read.
July 27, 2014
A riveting, awe-inspiring tale. It grabs the reader's attention from the very beginning, too the ending. You find yourself experiencing emotions that you never felt while reading the story.
November 24, 2017
Loved the Book.
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