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Synopsis
Count Etienne de Montigny made an unusual proposition to orphaned Laura Monteith: she would pose as Monique, his wife, who had disappeared and undoubtedly had been killed. Struck by her incredible resemblance to Monique, the Count intended to use Laura to expose the murderers. Laura soon had reason to believe that the handsome, brooding Count, with whom she was unwillingly falling in love, might not be as nobly motivated as he pretended. Trapped as she was by hostile relatives in the ancient family chateau, Laura also wondered whether she could escape the same fate as Monique.
Is Souvenir of Monique appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This gothic fantasy romance contains murder as a central plot element, with threats of violence against the heroine. The romantic relationship develops under deceptive circumstances with psychological tension.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder, captivity, and deception (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A suspenseful mystery where a young woman must impersonate a murdered countess while navigating danger and an unexpected romance.