Why Kings Confess
Why Kings Confess by C. S. Harris is a historical mystery set in Regency England, published by National Geographic Books on March 3, 2015. This reissue spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Sebastian as he becomes embroiled in a complex case involving the mutilated body of a young French doctor and a mysterious, injured woman, leading him to confront the dark legacy of the “Lost Dauphin,” a boy prince who vanished during the French Revolution.
Readers will find a gripping tale that intertwines personal and historical conflicts, as Sebastian grapples with his past and the dangerous implications of his present. The story delves into themes of guilt and betrayal, particularly as Sebastian’s self-control is tested by the appearance of Alexi Sauvage, a figure linked to his wartime experiences. As the murderer draws nearer, the stakes rise for Sebastian’s family, compelling him to confront old enemies and the truth about his own actions. This edition offers a rich exploration of crime and mystery within a historical context.
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Regency England, January 1813: The mutilated body of a young French doctor found in an alley beside a mysterious, badly injured woman entangles Sebastian in the deadly riddle of the “Lost Dauphin,” the boy prince who disappeared during the darkest days of the French Revolution.
Thrust into dangerous conflict with the Dauphin’s sister—the imperious, ruthless daughter of Marie Antoinette—Sebastian finds his self-control shattered when he recognizes the injured woman as Alexi Sauvage, a figure from his own past associated with an act of wartime brutality and betrayal that nearly destroyed him.
With the murderer striking ever closer, Sebastian fears for the lives of his pregnant wife, Hero, and their soon-to-be-born child. And when he realizes the key to their survival may lie in the hands of an old enemy, he must finally face the truth about his own guilt in an incident he has found too terrible to consider….
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