The French Revolution may be raging around her, but spoiled and beautiful Eugénie de Boncoeur continues to enjoy a life of outrageous privilege. What the orphaned teen doesn't know, however, is that her guardian has promised her hand in marriage to a wealthy and vengeful revolutionary who is nursing a secret grudge against her family. As the Revolution grows more and more violent, France becomes increasingly dangerous for Eugénie, and it's up to her to figure out a way to survive. Can she outwit spies, secret agents, and double-crossing suitors in her quest to get out of France alive?
Teen readers will be captivated by this exciting work of historical fiction, where secrets come out, sympathies shift, and every choice can change â or end â a life.