Twilight of a Queen - Softcover

Carroll, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0449221091 ISBN 13: 9780449221099

Publisher: Ballantine Books, 2009

Synopsis

As war and treachery loom, an ambitious man's mission threatens to topple two dazzling realms and their formidable rulers: Catherine de Medici, the Dark Queen, and Ariane, the Lady of Faire Isle.

It is 1588, and as the Spanish Armada prepares to besiege England, Paris balances on the brink of revolution. To maintain her grip on the throne and on the dark magic that has become her obsession, Catherine de Medici turns to Louis Xavier, a ruthless corsair who was schooled in the dark arts and has mastered piracy along the Spanish main. But Louis's basest instincts are held in check by the kindness of Lady Jane Danvers, a British exile whose innate sense of honor is but one facet of her complex and passionate nature.

On Faire Isle, Ariane Cheney, unaware of the escalating threat from the Dark Queen, struggles with the task of protecting the daughters of the earth and their vast store of ancient magical wisdom. Weak and desperate for an advantage, the ailing Catherine makes a devil's bargain that will cast a shadow over all.

About this title

Review:

Praise for Susan Carroll's Dark Queen series:
"An intoxicating brew of poignant romance, turbulent history, and mesmerizing magic."
--Karen Harper, author of "The Hooded Hawke"

About the Author:

Susan Carroll is an award-winning romance author whose Dark Queen series books include The Huntress, The Silver Rose, The Courtesan, and The Dark Queen. She lives in Rock Island, Illinois.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0449221091
• ISBN 13: 9780449221099
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 466