Status Updates From Dawn of Desire

Not really connecting. I’ll give it one more chance, but if I can’t get into it tonight I’m moving on. This author isn’t good enough to waste indefinite reading time.

—“He the son of a great man. A professor from Bosnia, who was murdered by the Austrians.”
—“Murdered? Isn’t that a rather strong word? Are you sure he was not simply executed for revolting against his emperor?”
—Lida did not respond immediately. When she spoke again, her voice was deliberately calm. “It matters little, Mistress. He is dead, & Pavel carries on the fight.”

I’ve only read one other Bancroft that I enjoyed, but it was also published by Pinnacle…so who knows? 👻

A hand came out of the darkness and grasped hers.

Now she was a Czech, the daughter of a statesman who was in favor with the rulers. And he was a Croation rebel.