The Scarlet Code by CS Quinn is set in Paris in 1789. Attica is a female English spy working on helping nobles escape from kidnappers. However she is drawn into a new mission when a killer starts targeting the very people she is trying to help.
She sets out along with a pirate called Jemmy to find out who the killer is and why they seem to have a political stance. This seems to be linked to the freeing slaves and as her mother was one, it draws her in.
Alongside this is a mob of women set to storm Versailles and kill the queen. Are they being led to their deaths by a devious little lawyer who seems to have a duplicitous side
This novel is very enjoyable to read, and extremely well written. It brings the past to life and I felt drawn into the story even though it could be a little complex. I really enjoyed the complex nature of Attica and her relationship with the pirate Jemmy.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to read a historical novel with a fiery female character.
She sets out along with a pirate called Jemmy to find out who the killer is and why they seem to have a political stance. This seems to be linked to the freeing slaves and as her mother was one, it draws her in.
Alongside this is a mob of women set to storm Versailles and kill the queen. Are they being led to their deaths by a devious little lawyer who seems to have a duplicitous side
This novel is very enjoyable to read, and extremely well written. It brings the past to life and I felt drawn into the story even though it could be a little complex. I really enjoyed the complex nature of Attica and her relationship with the pirate Jemmy.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to read a historical novel with a fiery female character.