At the Castle (Marie of the Sea Book 2)

Description

A spellbinding tale of passion and defiance in Belle Époque Quebec, where one woman’s desires challenge a world of traditions.

Quebec, 1908. Now a deputy’s wife, Marie the wild child has become bourgeois and frequents salons. But beneath the veneer of her new life, her untameable heart still beats as strongly as ever. At a lavish ball in honor of the Prince of Wales, she meets Baron de Monbadon. The charisma and bearing of this wealthy French businessman immediately sweep her off her feet.

As fate persistently places the baron in her path, Marie finds herself in the midst of a whirlwind of passions and dilemmas. Will the beautiful Gaspesian be able to resist the baron and preserve her marriage? Faced with her husband’s gambling debts, how far will she go to save her family? Will the baron’s charm transform respectable Marie into a scandalous woman?

One thing is certain, Marie will listen to her heart, even if it leads her down a perilous path…

In this captivating second volume, follow Marie in her social ascent in Quebec, far from her native Gaspésie. Witness to the changes of an era in full transformation, she finds herself confronted with choices that could change everything. Let yourself be seduced by a vibrant and complex heroine, in search of love and meaning, and a bold exploration of female desires and social constraints.

Marie de la mer takes you on an intense emotional journey, where each page brings you closer to a universal truth: the heart has its reasons which reason knows not. Will she dare to follow the voice of her heart, even if it means taking a perilous path ?

Prepare to be transported into a world of forbidden passions, unspeakable secrets, and heart-wrenching choices. This novel will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page, leaving you eager to know the next adventures of the unforgettable Marie.