Nemesis and the Swan
- Author Lindsay K. Bandy
- Narrator Sarah Naughton
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 27 October 2020
- Run Time 9 hours and 53 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction.
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What to expect
From her prison cell in revolutionary Paris, nineteen-year-old aristocrat Hélène d’Aubign recalls the events that led her to choose between following in her parents’ unforgivable footsteps or abandoning the man she loves.
Despite her world of privilege, Hélène is inspired early on by the radical ideas of her progressive governess. Though her family tries to intervene, the seeds of revolution have already been planted in Hélène’s heart, as are the seeds of love from an unlikely friendship with a young jeweler’s apprentice. Hélène’s determination to find true love is as revolutionary as her attempt to unravel the truth behind a concealed murder that tore her family apart.
As violence erupts in Paris, Hélène is forced into hiding with her estranged family, where the tangled secrets of their past become entwined with her own. When she finally returns to the blood-stained streets of Paris, she finds everything—and everyone—very much changed. In a city where alliances shift overnight, no one knows whom to trust.
Faced with looming war, the mystery of her family’s past, and the man she loves near death, Hélène will soon find out if doing one wrong thing will make everything right, or if it will simply push her closer to the guillotine.
Critics Review
u201cAn expertly crafted, paced, and detailed coming-of-age novel that fans of the French Revolution will easily lose themselves in.u201d
u201cA lush tale of hope and heartbreak, Nemesis and the Swan spins a delicate web that readers will never want to escape.u201d
u201cBandy weaves a lush tale of Parisian history, romance, and family intrigue. A stellar debut.u201d
u201cMesmerizing and poetic, this book captures the mind and the heart. It will haunt your thoughts during the day, and show up in your dreams at night. An evocative and powerful work.u201d
u201cAn intriguing tale, full of lush historical detail and with an unforgettable heroine.u201d
u201cLindsay Bandyu2019s Nemesis and the Swan is a brilliantly written coming-of-age story set in Paris during the French Revolution. Readers will enter the world of the aristocratic Heu0301leu0300ne du2019Aubign, just as it crumbles into one where no one can be trusted, and love is a dangerous choice.u201d
u201cThis stunning debut novel held me in its thrall from the first page until the last. This felt like reading Les Misu00e9rables crossed with The Bronze Horseman. What an amazing gem. I rooted for Hu00e9lu00e9ne and Theo and felt their connection every second, even while the more pressing matters of war and fear of imprisonment closed in.u201d
u201cBandyu2019s debut features credible historical detail, an engaging narrator, and a sweet romanceu2026A lush portrayal of personal and national struggles.u201d
u201cWell-written and beautifully performedu2026Narrator Sarah Naughton draws listeners inu2026The history is factual, the characters are authentic, and Sarah Naughton is superb. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.u201d
u201cThis intrigue-soaked work of historical fiction feels entirely of the past and yet also incredibly relevantu2026Bandy has penned a story of revolutions, both large scale and deeply personal, weaving them through the narrative in a powerful way.u201d
u201cThis book is extremely well written, keeping suspense until the end. Hu00e9lu00e8ne is layered and interesting, and the story of the revolution, unfolding around her, is fascinating. Nemesis and the Swan is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys romance, historical fiction, and well-drawn settings. If you like books with complexity and high emotional stakes, this one is for you.u201d
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