Reviewer Comments: The second story in the Cheney Sisters’ trilogy is another wonderful read by the very talented Ms. Carroll. Again we are treated to intrigue, passion, and history that will enthrall the reader.
Gabrielle Cheney is trying to make a life for herself in Paris. Having left her home of Fair Isle and her sister’s behind her Gabrielle is determined to secure her place beside Henry of Navarre. Her future has been foretold and she will have a place of great power beside this future King. If only she could forget the one man whose ever sparked her passion and made her wish her life were different. The one man that she thought was lost too her but later finds alive and well, none other than Captain Nicholas Remy. Remy has been haunting her days and nights and when she realizes he’s alive she can’t but help throw herself into his arms. When she finds he needs her but not in the way she dreamed of she decides to find her own destiny with Henry. Remy is not about to give up the quest of freeing his King and with the help of Gabrielle these two reluctantly work together to bring an end to “The Dark Queen” and hopefully find a love with each other that surpasses personal history and ambition.
This is a story filled with wonderfully vivid historical detail and passion! Ms. Carroll has continued where “The Dark Queen” left off and leads the reader on a journey that will surpass all expectations. Gabrielle is a very strong character and readers may find her a bit much. I suggest though you give her a chance as eventually you will be introduced to the "real" Gabrielle and will understand her motivation. I eagerly look forward to reading the final book in this series, and suggest that if you are a fan of well-written historical romance you pick up this title. You will be well entertained if you do.
