There is an excellent premise at the core of THE BEAUTIFUL, one that could have beguiled me for pages and pages. Celine must figure out why these murders are being committed, and what they have to do with the Court of Lions, before she ends up the next victim. But mingling with the Court of Lions (and in particular, with their leader Sébastian) comes with risks, for soon a string of murders are being committed across the city, and they seem to be happening to people connected to Celine. But within days of arrival, Celine finds herself crossing paths with members of the mysterious Court of Lions, men and women from all walks of life who defy society and live by their own rules, and who seem to possess an unearthly power. Fleeing a murder she committed in self-defense, she’s come to the New World to lead a quite, demure life and find herself a husband. When Celine arrives in New Orleans in 1872, having traversed the ocean from Paris, she’s hoping for a new lease on life. Note: I was given a free ARC by the publisher in return for a fair and honest review.
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