France,
early 18th century.
A priceless string of diamonds is said to bring disaster to the
one wearing it, so people say.
EXCERPT:
Diamonds for the Devil
"Madame la baronesse?" A face popped up next to the
window of the carriage. "The coachman says we're probably stuck here for
an hour or more. Is there anything I can do for you in the meantime?"
"I'm
in no hurry, Henri." She sighed nevertheless. One hour could be a long
time, and the coach would get hotter as the sun reached its zenith. Could she?
The new idea became more attractive by the second.
"As
it is, I've changed my mind," she announced. "I want to go for a
walk. We are not far from the Pont Neuf, are we? I'd like to have a look around
there. You can come along to protect me. Come, help me out."
While
he offered her his hand, she saw the servant frown.
"It
is my duty to warn Madame that the bridge is an unsafe place for people of
quality, especially when they are so richly dressed. You'll be an open
invitation to every pickpocket present."
Marguerite
could not prevent a light smile. Henri had served the De Laneuil family for
ages and had grown very protective towards its members. "I'm sure you're
exaggerating, Henri. Besides, you'll be there to watch over me. Don't I notice
a big gun between your belt?"
"I'll
keep my eyes open", he swore, cursing under his breath for the folly his
mistress displayed.
There
were no ho-hum moments and I found myself going back to read again and again
until I had finished.
A
Scottish Lass for Rogue's Angels 5
Angel Wings
ALSO BY NICKIE FLEMING
REVIEW:
The Black Coach
Nickie Fleming
Reviewed by Tamara White
5 Stars of 5
Abuse, Murder, Love, and the Black Coach
Nickie Fleming’s crisp and colorful words thrust the reader
back into a time where horse drawn coaches were the mode of transportation and
women’s dresses dragged on the ground. The author’s words give you a real sense
of being there. I enjoyed the pace of the book. The book moves effortlessly
through the well-defined plot. The book creates an immediate interest in the
main character. From the first page the author quickly draws you into the
tumultuous life of the young blonde hair woman Maggie. Maggie is a woman who
possesses a quiet determination that gives her the strength she needs to defy
her beginnings. From the moment you meet
Maggie you want to see her make it. Neil Pickering, the man whose life becomes
unexpectedly intertwined with Maggie’s, is a unique character. He is as
intellectually strong and determined as he is handsome. Whenever Pickering is
present his personality commands the scene. His need to understand medicine
matches her need to survive. I enjoyed the gritty murders that take place in
the book. The murders have a dark undertone, which left me eager to finish each
page and discover who has such a thirst for death. The Black Coach plot offers
its readers mystery, hope, intrigue, and a quiet love story. It is an immediate
for anyone passionate about reading.
TAGLINE
The Devil is riding his black coach across the moors of
Yorkshire and hunts virgins. Or is this so?
BLURB
Strange things are happening
in the village of Pickering, Yorkshire. Two girls are found murdered, and there
is talk about strange going-ons at night. Caught in the middle of this turmoil
is Maggie Thompson, an orphan, who needs to fend for herself. Running away from
an employer who maltreated her, she nearly dies during a winter storm. She is
rescued by a man who lives in a nearly abandoned house. Neil Harrington has his
own secrets however. Maggie will have to trust on her feelings to know what is
right or wrong. And she can’t forget there is a killer on the rampage…
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