Wolfsangel (31 page)
Authors: Liza Perrat
To my beloved father, Stanley Southan.
Sorry you didn’t get to read this one; I think you would have enjoyed it.
With grateful thanks to the writers and readers who helped shape this novel: JD Smith, Gillian Hamer, JJMarsh, Catriona Troth and Sheila Bugler (Triskele Books); Lorraine Mace, Barbara Scott-Emmett, Tricia Gilbey, Claire Whatley, Marlene Brown (Writing Asylum); Pauline O’Hare for the Barry’s tea and for always being there; Judith Murdoch for her wisdom and expert editorial advice; Perry Iles for his editorial and proofreading expertise; Claire Morgan, Debra Prichard, and Gwenda Lansbury for their input on early drafts; Kari Chevalier for her final-draft comments and help with the cover; Guy Dufeu (French Resistance member) who agreed to be interviewed; JD Smith for her wonderful cover design; the very helpful people from
L’Araire
(historical research group of Messimy, France); and Jean-Yves, Camille, Mathilde and Etienne Perrat for their infinite patience with an absent wife and mother.
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Other Novels by Liza Perrat
Spirit of Lost Angels
First book of
L’Auberge des Anges
series.
Her mother executed for witchcraft, her father dead at the hand of a noble, Victoire Charpentier vows to rise above her impoverished peasant roots.
Forced to leave her village of Lucie-sur-Vionne for domestic work in the capital, Victoire suffers gruesome abuse under the
ancien régime
of 18
th
century Paris.
Imprisoned in France’s most pitiless madhouse ––
La Salpêtrière
asylum –– Victoire becomes desperate and helpless, until she meets fellow prisoner Jeanne de Valois, infamous conwoman of the diamond necklace affair. With the help of the ruthless and charismatic countess who helped hasten Queen Marie Antoinette to the guillotine, Victoire carves out a new life for herself.
Enmeshed in the fever of pre-revolutionary Paris, Victoire must find the strength to join the revolutionary force storming the Bastille. Is she brave enough to help overthrow the diabolical aristocracy?
As
Spirit of Lost Angels
traces Victoire’s journey, it follows too the journey of an angel talisman through generations of the Charpentier family. Victoire lives in the hope her angel pendant will one day renew the link with a special person in her life.
Amidst the tumult of the French revolution drama, the women of
Spirit of Lost Angels
face tragedy and betrayal in a world where their gift can be their curse.
Spirit of Lost Angels
listed on "Best of 2012” sites
http://darleneelizabethwilliamsauthor.com/blog/2012-top-10-historical-fiction-novels/
http://abookishaffair.blogspot.fr/2012/12/best-books-of-2012.html
http://thequeensquillreview.com/2012/12/10/holiday-picks-from-the-queens-quill/
Shortlisted Writing Magazine Self-Publishing Awards 2013
http://lizaperrat.blogspot.fr/2013/06/spirit-of-lost-angels-shortlisted.html
Winner EFestival of Words 2013, Best Historical Fiction category
http://www.efestivalofwords.com/congratulations-to-the-2013-winners-t473.html
Recommended at the 2013 Historical Novel Conference in “Off the Beaten Path” recommendations
Indie Book of the Day Award, 13
th
July, 2013
http://indiebookoftheday.com/spirit-of-lost-angels-by-liza-perrat/
Editorial Reviews
of Spirit of Lost Angels
… I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE when a book sucks me in and is so engrossing that I get ticked when I have to put it down. As a reader, it made me feel as though I was being written into the pages of the book. I simply love when that happens. I always say to people that those who refuse to read indie published books lose out on dynamic novels and this book is definitely an example of why I feel that way. I would not be surprised if this is a book I find in the collection of a large publishing house in the future …
Naomi B (A Book and A Review)
:
http://abookandareview.blogspot.fr/
… how well written and detailed the book is as the author clearly outlines the path of a commoner’s life and the hardship of Victoire's life from childhood to adulthood … very intriguing … an historical book about enduring, accepting, regret, love, loss, family, hope, coming home, and an angel pendant that held it all together for each of the women who wore it …
Elizabeth of Silver's Reviews
:
http://silversolara.blogspot.fr/2012/07/spirit-of-lost-angels-by-liza-perrat.html
An incredible page turner …
Spirit of Lost Angels
is an exciting novel to read with its many plot twists and high degree of conflict and emotion …
Mirella Patzer:
http://historicalnovelreview.blogspot.fr/2012/09/spirit-of-lost-angels-by-liza-perrat.html
… impressed with Perrat’s knowledgeable treatment of the role of women during one of France’s most tumultuous times, as well as the complexities of insular village life … Darlene Williams:
http://darleneelizabethwilliamsauthor.com/hfreviews/spirit-of-lost-angels-by-liza-perrat-historical-fiction-novel-review/
The writing is superb, the sights, sounds and smells of a city in turmoil is brought vividly to life … Josie Barton:
http://jaffareadstoo.blogspot.fr/2012/08/author-interview-liza-perrat.html
Spirit of Lost Angels
is a tale to lose oneself in … Liza Perrat persuasively combines fact and fiction in this engrossing novel. The peasants fury, the passion building up to the Bastille storming, and the sense of political explosion are just a few of the vivid illustrations in
Spirit of Lost Angels
… Andrea Connell:
http://thequeensquillreview.com/2012/10/10/review-spirit-of-lost-angels-by-liza-perrat/
… a truly astounding book that will have you reaching out to the characters, feeling for them, and fiercely cheering them on … engrossing, absorbing and you won’t be able to put this down. … a book not to be missed … perfect for fans of historical fiction … Megan, Reading in the Sunshine:
http://readinginthesunshine.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/spirit-of-lost-angels-by-liza-perrat/
… escapist fun –– Francophiles will want this one and those who enjoy historical fiction that doesn't focus on royals … great fun for the summer read –– and I can’t wait to see what Perrat does next … Audra (Unabridged Chick):
http://unabridged-expression.blogspot.fr/2013/05/spirit-of-lost-angels-by-liza-perrat.html
Liza Perrat brings to life the sights and sounds of 18
th
century France. Her extensive research shines through in her writing, from the superstitions of the villagers to the lives of the more sophisticated Parisians … Anne Cater (Top 500 Amazon reviewer):
http://randomthingsthroughmyletterbox.blogspot.fr/
Coming next in
L’Auberge des Anges
series …
Midwife Héloïse – Blood Rose Angel
1348. A bone-carved angel talisman –– family heirloom, evil curse, holy relic. And Héloïse Dumortier, the midwife-healer woman who wears it –– heretic, Devil’s servant, saint.
When the Black Plague arrives, sweeping across France, the superstitious villagers begin to ask who or what is to blame for this pestilence. Fire and foul winds from the East, or the stinking miasmas of stagnant lakes? Is it some malign conjunction of the planets, or God’s wrath against sinners? Perhaps it is the curse of a mere woman.
Amidst the terror, grief and contagion, Héloïse must find the courage and compassion to care for birthing women and plague-stricken victims. She must also fight against those who accuse her.
Also by Triskele Books
Overlord by JD Smith
My name is Zabdas: once a slave; now a warrior, grandfather and servant. I call Syria home. I shall tell you the story of my Zenobia: Warrior Queen of Palmyra, Protector of the East, Conqueror of Desert Lands …
The Roman Empire is close to collapse. Odenathus of Palmyra holds the Syrian frontier and its vital trade routes against Persian invasion. A client king in a forgotten land, starved of reinforcements, Odenathus calls upon an old friend, Julius, to face an older enemy: the Tanukh.
Julius believes Syria should break free of Rome and declare independence. But his daughter’s beliefs are stronger still. Zenobia is determined to realise her father’s dream.
And turn traitor to Rome ...
Also by Triskele Books
Ghost Town by Catriona Troth
1981. Coventry, city of Two Tone and Ska, is riven with battles between skinheads and young Asians.
Photographer Baz—‘too
desi
to be
gora
, too Paki to be white’—is capturing the conflict on film.
Unemployed graduate Maia—serial champion of liberal causes—is pregnant with a mixed-race child.
Neither can afford to let the racists win. They must take a stand.
The Open Arms of the Sea by Jasper Dorgan
Behind Closed Doors by JJ Marsh
Spirit of Lost Angels by Liza Perrat
Tristan and Iseult by JD Smith
Gift of the Raven by Catriona Troth
Ghost Town – COMING SOON
Overlord – COMING SOON