Synopsis:
It’s nineteenth-century England. Social decorum reigns. Devon Phoenix, Marquess of Phoxdale and first-born son of the Duke of Seton, shuns society when he is bound to his soul mate through the discovery of a buried family secret. He learns she will need his protection from those drawn to her because of her lineage. When he crosses two centuries into present day to claim her, it is not without cost. The life of Boston artist and history buff Elz Valli is about to be irreversibly altered. Coming face-to-face with Devon, she feels certain this striking, intellectual man bears more than a shocking resemblance to the man marked in the pages of her history books. Even so, she does not expect the chain of events that unfold because of one heated dance with him. With the pendulum in motion, there is no turning back as Devon’s presence in today’s world ignites raging fires both good and evil. Driven by his insane love for her, Devon will stop at nothing to have and protect Elz. But will this be enough to overcome the powers that will attach themselves to her? This book is intended for mature audiences.
Review:
I admire writers who are able to take a concept that is not so new and spin their theory in a unique way to take the reader down untrodden paths in their imaginations. Anna Albergucci used fresh ideas that I had never seen or read before with regard to time travel and it made for a very interesting novel. Additionally, there are subplots within the story that keep the reader guessing page after page. I was surprised many times while reading, and the ending was unexpected and intense. The Phoenix Decree is powerful, profound, fierce, and even harsh at times and is definitely not for the feint of heart.
Anna does a great job of drawing the reader in and making her fictional story seem plausible and I cannot wait to read the second book in the series, Phoenix Unbound!
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