![]() ![]() Meanwhile, Aliette is more than usually worried about her survival and that of her adopted family. He is torn as he is strictly self controlled, but he fears that there is enough truth in her story that he escorts her to a squalid room and tragedy. His well established secrecy is currently at risk as an old woman has brought a small child, a baby, who she claims is his daughter. The book shows Reynold in his study, a well furnished room which is at odds with his well practiced skills in dealing out death to those who threaten him in any way. ![]() This well paced novel is a dark romance and I was pleased to have the opportunity to read and review it. ![]() Their meeting and subsequent close proximity makes them realise that what they have long believed about themselves is questionable that affection may be possible. Aliette is a poor, near starving woman who has a great secret responsibility. He is a danger to anyone he perceives as liable or guilty of betraying him. The man is a dark and incredibly secretive man he sees secrecy as his only defence against enemies he has had for his entire lifetime. This romance novel introduces Aliette, a homeless young woman long abandoned by her family, and continues the family tale of the mysterious Reynold. Not only for the poor scraping a near living on the streets, but also for those with enormous financial resources as well as sworn enemies. 1297 in Paris was a bleak and dangerous time to fall in love. ![]()
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