Daughter of the Shadows
"In the second installment of her Defying the Crown series, Kerry Chaput transports readers from the wilds of Quebec to Paris and the palace of the Sun King, spinning a tale of daring and danger. Isabelle Beaumont is a fighter and a fierce woman that readers will root for. With meticulous research and passion for her subject matter, Chaput beautifully conjures the haunting fate of the French Huguenots, and the indelible human drive to fight for love and freedom." -Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
1667 Quebec. Committed to a double life to save her fellow Protestants, Isabelle turns spy against her deceitful Catholic husband. When he devises a ruthless plan to imprison and torture her people, Isabelle learns to fight from a brave young Huron woman. Isabelle seizes the opportunity to undermine her husband's efforts by escorting him to France. There, she plays the doting wife while she secretly works to subvert the Catholic Church and plot his demise. But Paris is full of poisons, street gangs, and cruel nobility who threaten to destroy all Isabelle has worked to protect. With her found family on the line, Isabelle must challenge the most powerful man in France-King Louis XIV.
Defying the Crown may seem impossible, but Paris has yet to meet a warrior like her.
In the follow up to the award-winning Daughter of the King, Kerry Chaput takes readers on a historical adventure where fierce, cunning women fight for freedom. Daughter of the Shadows immerses you in the dark world of Paris, where court intrigue and poisonous secrets are no match for the whip-smart heroine who keeps you guessing at every turn. Discover the action-filled saga of this stellar historical fiction series.
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"Historical figures from Antoinette to the Huguenots come to life in a way that both educates and entrances." -Midwest Book Review
"With meticulous research and passion for her subject matter, Chaput beautifully conjures the haunting fate of the French Huguenots, and the indelible human drive to fight for love and freedom." -Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
"Daughter of the Shadows by Kerry Chaput...incorporates deception, courage, loyalty, politics, the dark arts, and a blend of fact and fiction..." -Readers' Favorite
"Daughter of the Shadows is a propulsive, illuminating story of an unforgettable woman who risked everything to save fellow French Protestants from Catholic oppression in the 17th century. From the wilds of Canada to the treachery of King Louis XIV's court, Kerry Chaput deftly weaves a tale of secrets, savagery, and courage that will leave readers thirsting for the third book in the series. A dazzler of a historical with just the right mix of action, adventure, and romance." -Tonya Mitchell, award-winning author of A Feigned Madness
"Through captivating storytelling and vivid descriptions, Chaput masterfully sends readers into Isabelle's journey from the wilds of Quebec to the streets of France." -Janis Robinson Daly, Amazon bestselling author of The Unlocked Path
"Isabelle's journey is one of growth in spirit, physical strength, and courage. Five stars for this recommended page turner!" -Linda Pennell, award-winning author of The Last Dollar Princess
"This book has it all. Set during a dangerous and adventurous time period in Canadian history, Chaput blends action and adventure with romance and passion that'll keep you reading all night long." -Sheila Myers, author of The Truth of Who You Are
"Daughter of the Shadows tells the story of amazing women who because of their gender, their faith, and the circumstances, must hide in the shadows. But when they emerge from those shadows, all bets are off." -Gail Olmsted, award-winning author of Landscape of a Marriage
"As the story moves through thrilling twists and turns, readers will root for this courageous, unforgettable heroine with her feisty intelligence and kind heart." -Jill Caugherty, author of Isle of Castaways and Waltz in Swing Time
