A Curio for the Count
A Curio for the Count by Elizabeth Ellen Carter is a historical romance published by Dragonblade Publishing, Incorporated on January 19, 2023. This edition spans 356 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Armand Danger, Comte de Ytres, who is haunted by a childhood dream that prompts him to explore his French heritage. He believes that a clock belonging to his late father, linked to the French Revolution, holds the key to his past. Meanwhile, Jade Bridges, a valuer at her family’s London antiques shop, receives an intriguing letter from an anonymous client seeking a specific statue clock, setting the stage for a compelling encounter.
As Jade and Armand’s paths cross, they find themselves drawn to each other despite being rivals for the same coveted object. Their initial attraction evolves into a partnership as they work together to locate the elusive timepiece. However, their quest takes a dark turn when an antiques dealer is murdered, revealing that others are equally determined to possess the clock. This story delves into themes of rivalry and romance against the backdrop of historical intrigue, inviting readers to uncover the mystery surrounding the curio that holds such deadly significance.
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To find his future he must own his past…
Raised as an Englishman, Armand Danger, Comte de Ytres, is troubled by a dream from his childhood that leaves him speculating on his French past.
He is convinced an elaborate clock belonging to his late father, executed in the French Revolution, holds the answers he seeks.
Miss Jade Bridges works as a valuer in her family’s London antiques shop and auction house. One day she receives mysterious letter from an anonymous client willing to pay any price for a very specific statue clock.
While in pursuit of the clock, Jade and Armand meet and there’s immediate attraction. But how can it amount to anything when they are rivals for the very same object?
As the couple grow closer and attraction deepens, they agree to join forces to find the timepiece together.
Then an antiques dealer is killed. It appears someone else is willing to extract a fatal price to possess the clock for themselves.
What is it about this curio for the count that someone is willing to commit murder for it?
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