Uncertain Legacy: Part II

In 17th century France, where women have virtually no rights or legal protection, the all-powerful Church is determined to root out heresy and witchcraft wherever it can be found. For one young girl, life is about to become doubly dangerous as she prepares to leave the Convent of Montmartre, unwilling to take vows of chastity and obedience.

Elisabeth Osborne, just 15 years old and alone, is beautiful, naive, and easy prey as she fancies she can manage on her own in Paris. However, a chance meeting with the madam of a gentlemen's club changes her mind. Here, she receives protection, an education not taught in convents, and the freedom to practice her skill with herbal remedies without fear.

It's not only her knowledge of plants and the workings of the body that might put her in danger, but also her extraordinary abilities in times of stress which she struggles to keep hidden. A recurring vision of a house calls to her, offering solace when life becomes too difficult.

Endowed with good looks, education, and an aristocratic air, Elisabeth is soon swept up into high society, where she learns that independence as a woman requires cleverness in a patriarchal society where the law is against her.

As she grows older, wealthier, and wiser, Elisabeth still seeks answers about her English family and unknown father, as well as the mysterious abilities she possesses. Her journey takes her to Brittany and England, where London is plagued by illness and fire. But is she truly ready for what she will uncover?

For fans of Kate Morton, Rachel Hore, and Katherine Webb, this gripping tale of a young woman's journey to uncover her past and embrace her unique talents is sure to captivate book club readers.

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