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| ISBN: | 0340956771 (ISBN13: 9780340956779) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Pimpernelles #2 |
Patricia Elliott
Paperback | Pages: 424 pages Rating: 3.8 | 499 Users | 43 Reviews
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Eugenie de Boncoeur has fled the violence of the French Revolution to find sanctuary in England at the home of her cousin, Hetta. At first, the two girls find themselves at loggerheads: Hetta can't understand Eugenie's preoccupation with clothes and appearance, and scorns her politics. Soon, however, they are drawn together by a shared sense of danger, for across the Channel waits the vengeful Pale Assassin, determined to claim Eugenie for himself. With her brother's life at stake, how can she refuse his dreadful bargain? But it will mean sacrificing her chance of love and returning to Paris in the grip of the Terror. Eugenie must now decide her destiny - with or without Hetta's help.
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| Title | : | The Traitor's Smile (Pimpernelles #2) |
| Author | : | Patricia Elliott |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 424 pages |
| Published | : | November 4th 2010 by Hodder Children's Books |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Young Adult. Romance |
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Ratings: 3.8 From 499 Users | 43 ReviewsAssess About Books The Traitor's Smile (Pimpernelles #2)
This story continues Eugénie de Boncoeur's flight from France and arrival in England during the beginning of the French Revolution. Louis XVI has been executed, Robespierre is running the government, and none of our major players are safe. Julien and Eugénie have arrived safely in Deal, England to mixed feelings. Eugénie is not certain as to how she will be received by the family she has only met one other time, especially her cousin Hetta, who is her age and shows an interest in Julien. WhenOh LORD, this was a slog. And the worst part is that it really, really shouldn't have been, at least not for me!Reader, here are a few things I love: female characters having adventures, sweet but spoiled girls, female characters having friendships, 18th-century history. And yet even I couldn't enjoy this. I'd been running through books at a rate of one or more a day in the past few weeks; this took me well over a week because I just couldn't bear more than a chapter or two at a time, it was so
I liked this book better than the first one for two reasons: 1) there was less history and more story when compared to the first book. In the first book, Patricia Elliott makes lots of historical notes which are very informative but dont really add to the story itself. 2) I saw a lot more character development, especially with Eugenie. Again, by the end of the first book Eugenie is forced into some more humble circumstances due to her trying to flee the dangers of France (and the Pale Assassin),
Eugenie has escaped from the horror of the Revolution to her uncle's house in England, safe from the attentions of Roul Goullet, The Pale Assassin. Or is she? Roul's agent the sinister and charming Guy Deschamps, has come across the Channel to being Eugenie a proposition -- she must return to France and marry Goullet, or her brother Armand will face the guillotine! Eugenie's actions will pull her cousin Hetta and love Julien into the turmoil of the Revolution, and mortal danger.This book left me
Such a wonderful sequel to The Pale Assassin!The plot seems sort of convoluted, at first, which isn't bad, and seems to work quite well with the chaotic times the book is set in, so I won't try to summarize it here.I did love it, though. The story was well-paced, and I loved Hetta's character. It's always fun to see a character grow in a book, without losing who she is as a character! This book was fun, and exciting. I wish I could see a third book, but I've heard little of the third book,
Great historical fiction set during the French Revolution. I really liked the historical details and the characters. In this second part, the story takes place mostly in England. Very interesting view of the Revolution from the English side of things. Definitely takes a better young adult reader to really appreciate the story. Rather refreshing that this is it! No trilogy or series here!
As the sequel to the first book, "The Pale Assassin", the story continues as Eugenie flees to England and England declares war on France during the Terror. Eugenie learns all about intrigue and corruption as her and Julien navigate Deal, England, try to understand what is going on in France, and try to save Armand from a French prison. In the midst of all this, Eugenie still fears her betrothal to Le Fantome. Eugenie and Hetta find themselves back in France, escaping from those who want to kill
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