Contance is an aristocratic young woman in the time of Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution. A bad choice in an early love affair leads to terrible consequences. She finds herself torn between Sir Percy, a dashing English nobleman, and Alfonso, a Spanish count. But a dark secret threatens to tear her world apart as France descends into chaos and revolution. Constance is both a witness and participant in the great events of the age.
Will Constance choose Sir Percy or Alfonso? And can she escape the terror of the Revolution?
One amazing life. Two great loves. The world in revolution.
This book is through the eyes of one who lived through a time of great love, conflict, and blood....One of the worst time in history and one of the most memorable...Now to think that history had some facts wrong because of lies and jealous tales...Was a very good read and makes you think
A story of a young girl foolishness leads to great tragedies for which she spends a lifetime of atonement. You are pulled into her story immediately and stay engrossed to the end. She experiences many highs and extreme lows, but most of all experiences great love; both received and given.