The Wild Card
The Wild Card by Beth Elliott is a large print edition published by Ulverscroft in December 2015, featuring 344 pages in English. This novel follows Kitty Towers, an unconventional young woman who views the social elite as superficial. Despite her reservations, she finds herself intrigued by the mysterious Theo Weston, whose rakish demeanor contrasts with the attention she receives from her great-aunt’s family friend, Etienne de Saint-Aubin. As Kitty navigates the complexities of society, she uncovers hidden dangers and the possibility that one of her admirers may be a spy.
Readers will discover a narrative that delves into themes of deception and personal agency as Kitty confronts the darker aspects of her social world. The story unfolds against a backdrop of romance and historical intrigue, challenging Kitty to discern truth from falsehood. As she grapples with the implications of her choices, she must take bold action to prevent a looming tragedy that threatens both her and her country. This edition offers an accessible reading experience for those interested in literary fiction with elements of romance and historical context.
Official synopsis Publisher
Kitty Towers is an unusual young woman who considers society life idle and frivolous. However, she is reluctantly drawn to the enigmatic Theo Weston, despite his rakish behaviour at their first meeting. On the other hand, her great-aunt’s family friend Etienne de Saint-Aubin pays her flattering attention… Kitty soon realises that there are dark undercurrents to all these society events. One of her admirers may even be a spy! Gradually, she learns to see through the gossip and false masks, and make her own decision as to the identity of the traitor. But only by taking drastic – and almost fatal – action can she avoid a tragedy for her country and herself…
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