The Raven
by Sylvain Reynard
Blurb:
From the New York Times bestselling author of
the Gabriel Series comes a dark, sensual tale of romance in a city shrouded in
mystery…
Raven Wood spends her days at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery
restoring fine works of Renaissance art. But an innocent walk home after an
evening with friends changes her life forever. When she intervenes in the
senseless beating of a homeless man, his attackers turn on her, dragging her
into an alley. Raven is only semi-conscious when their assault is interrupted
by a cacophony of growls followed by her attacker’s screams. Mercifully, she
blacks out, but not before catching a glimpse of a shadowy figure who whispers
to her…
Cassita vulneratus.
When Raven awakes, she is inexplicably changed. She
returns to the Uffizi, but no one recognizes her and more disturbingly, she
discovers that she’s been absent an entire week. With no recollection of the
events leading up to her disappearance, Raven also learns that her absence
coincides with one of the largest robberies in Uffizi history – the theft of a
set of priceless Botticelli illustrations. When the baffled police force identifies
her as its prime suspect, Raven is desperate to clear her name. She seeks out
one of Florence’s wealthiest and elusive men in an attempt to uncover the truth
about her disappearance. Their encounter leads Raven to a dark underworld whose
inhabitants kill to keep their secrets…
Release Date:
Early
2015
About the
Author
I'm interested in the way literature can help us explore
aspects of the human condition - particularly suffering, sex, love, faith, and
redemption. My favourite stories are those in which a character takes a
journey, either a physical journey to a new and exciting place, or a personal
journey in which he or she learns something about
himself/herself.
I'm also interested in how aesthetic elements such as
art, architecture, and music can be used to tell a story or to illuminate the
traits of a particular character. In my writing, I combine all of these
elements with the themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the transformative
power of goodness.
I try to use my platform as an author to raise awareness
about the following charities: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation,
WorldVision, Alex's Lemonade Stand, and Covenant House. For more information,
see my Twitter account.
You can find Sylvain at
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