The Courtesan (The Daughters of the Earth Book 2)

The Daughters of the Earth saga that began with Susan Carroll's The Dark Queen continues in the riveting sequel, The Courtesan.. Gabrielle Cheney has abandoned her sisters and the healing magic of Faire Isle for Paris. The beautiful young woman flirts with danger and intrigue in the glittering French court as she pursues power, dabbling in the black arts her family abhors. Gabrielle's ruthless ambition conceals a heart wounded by a painful secret and haunted by the death of the brave warrior who once loved her. Yet when Captain Nicolas Remy returns to Paris, miraculously alive, can even his devotion save Gabrielle from following the dark path she has chosen? The Courtesan blends historical detail and fantasy in a compelling tale of adventure, romance and ultimately the healing power of love.