“He admired her for throwing off her aristocratic shackles -- his terms, that -- and making her own way in the world. He didn't realize that the truth was so much more complex, so much less impressive. She had less thrown than been thrown.”
This book delves into the lives of characters entangled in a complex web of love and deceit, set against the backdrop of the early 20th century. more
Lauren Willig is an accomplished American author, born on March 28, 1977. She is renowned for her historical novels, which skillfully blend historical settings with suspenseful storytelling. more
“I don't want to have to save your life,' Chord says softly. 'Not when you can do it.”
“I am self-reliant, I am accountable, I am determined, I am strong, I am...the scarce minority.”
“What a tremendous power one needs to become his own master!”