The Raven's Feather - A Phantom of Justice

Joanna Hawkin, A AI

Maison d'édition: Publishdrive

Synopsis

Paris, 1380. Beneath the glittering façade of Charles V’s reign, a darkness stirs.  Odette de Champdivers, a dispossessed noblewoman, stalks the shadows as a phantom of justice. Armed with her falcon, Isabeau, and a whisper-silent bow, she delivers vengeance to those who prey on the weak. But when a macabre spectacle unfolds—influential figures found dead with a single raven’s feather upon their chests—Odette’s hunt takes a chilling turn.The Raven’s terror strikes close to home, claiming the life of Odette’s dearest friend’s husband.  The feather, a chilling echo of Odette’s own buried trauma, ignites a burning need for retribution.  Her pursuit leads her into the labyrinthine heart of Paris, from the opulent halls of the Palais de la Cité to the squalid Saint-Marcel district. Lord Armand Perrin, the city’s outwardly pious magistrate, becomes a prime suspect, his iron fist and rumored vices casting a long shadow. Yet, another figure emerges: Jean-Luc Moreau, an apothecary whose charm masks a disquieting knowledge of poisons.  Ally or adversary?  Odette must discern the truth before the Raven claims another victim.The hunt becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse, each feather a cryptic marker echoing the forgotten massacre of the Order of the Crimson Rose, a clandestine sect erased from history.  Odette unravels a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of power, ensnaring even those within her dwindling circle of trust.  Aided by Guillaume Lefevre, a bookbinder with a knack for deciphering cryptic symbols, Odette must decode the messages hidden within the feathers and expose the truth before the Raven’s shadow claims her as its next victim.  But as she closes in, she must confront a heart-wrenching choice: embrace justice or succumb to the seductive allure of vengeance.  In a city steeped in shadows and secrets, Odette’s quest for justice will test the very limits of her spirit, forcing her to confront not only the Raven but also the ghosts of her own past.

Disponible depuis: 11/11/2024.

Longueur d'impression: 242 pages.

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