A thrilling, twisty tale of a dangerous romance set in the heart of mid-century Savoy, from the author of Madam, Will You Talk.
''Mary Stewart is magic'' New York Times
Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy.
But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it . . .
Praise for Mary Stewart:
''A wonderful wordsmith''Scotsman
''I''d rather read her than most other authors'' Harriet Evans
''One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century'' Independent
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