After a deadly duel with a jealous rival, Pierre de Siorac must travel to Paris, to seek his pardon from the King. In the capital city he finds a world of sweet words and fierce pride, where coquettish smiles hide behind fans, and murderous intents behind elegant bows. But the court's elaborate social graces mask a simmering tension that will soon explode to engulf the entire city.
When it does, Pierre faces the greatest challenge of his young existence-not merely to win a royal pardon, but to escape from Paris with his life, and the lives of his beloved companions, intact.
- ISBN10 1782275096
- ISBN13 9781782275091
- Publish Date 5 July 2018 (first published 4 February 2016)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 19 November 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Pushkin Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 608
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781782275091