Published: Sep. 05, 2012
Words: 105,732 (approximate)
Language: British English
ISBN: 9781301986545

Short description

The Marigold Chain is a richly-woven tapestry of treachery, danger and love set in Restoration England during the year expected to be Doomsday. In January 1666, Charles 11's Court is in exile from plague-stricken London; by the spring, England is at war with the Dutch; and in September, London is devastated by the Great Fire. Amidst all the turmoil, two people find love.

Extended description

It is 1666 - the year when people who take prophecy seriously believe that the world is going to end.
For Chloe Herveaux - twenty years old, half-French and practical - marriage to wild, unpredictable Alexander Deveril offers escape from a home she hates. For Alex, it is a refuge of a different kind. But while the marriage remains in name only and both, for reasons of their own, agree to seek an annulment, other forces are gathering.
England is once again at war with the Dutch and Prince Rupert, now commanding the Royal Navy, suspects that sabotage is at work within the fleet. Instructed to find the arch-traitor, Alex enters a dark labyrinth of intrigue where no life is safe and nothing is what it seems.
Chloe, meanwhile, navigates the malice and scandal of Charles 11's licentious Court and plots a course of her own aimed at financial independence. But as the surprising facets of Mr Deveril's personality are gradually revealed to her, the long-awaited annulment becomes a double-edg.. (Read more) It is 1666 - the year when people who take prophecy seriously believe that the world is going to end.
For Chloe Herveaux - twenty years old, half-French and practical - marriage to wild, unpredictable Alexander Deveril offers escape from a home she hates. For Alex, it is a refuge of a different kind. But while the marriage remains in name only and both, for reasons of their own, agree to seek an annulment, other forces are gathering.
England is once again at war with the Dutch and Prince Rupert, now commanding the Royal Navy, suspects that sabotage is at work within the fleet. Instructed to find the arch-traitor, Alex enters a dark labyrinth of intrigue where no life is safe and nothing is what it seems.
Chloe, meanwhile, navigates the malice and scandal of Charles 11's licentious Court and plots a course of her own aimed at financial independence. But as the surprising facets of Mr Deveril's personality are gradually revealed to her, the long-awaited annulment becomes a double-edged sword.
Absorbed in his search for a traitor, Alex spares little thought for his bride until one hot June night on the Falcon Stairs, when he and Chloe stand united by tragedy.
As the flames of the Great Fire sweep over London, Alex and Chloe face their ultimate test. Their world is at risk ... their choices may save it.

This edition extensively author-revised from the original print copy.
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Tags

murder, espionage, london, humour, treason, 1666, prince rupert, great fire, loveromance, samuel pepys, charles 11, dutch war

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Review by: Bellcanto on Oct. 03, 2012 :
At last Stella Riley is back through the wonders of e-publishing.
I first discovered this author when I read 'A Splendid Defiance' in 1985 and immediately fell in love with Justin Ambrose. Then I found 'The Marigold Chain'; and again her magic worked - but this time I discovered Alex. Wow! Now, with the release of this re-worked edition you can see a slightly different style and, with changed scenes, it's like having another book in your collection. Wonderful.
The chase through the streets of London was really exciting and well-researched. However, one of the most touching moments was following Danny's death and the embrace on the Falcon Stairs. I did shed a tear at that point.
I love it. I can only hope she does the same with 'A Splendid Defiance' so I can once again fall for Justin.
Welcome back Stella Riley!
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