The second book in the "Emissaries" series by the bestselling author of "Dry Ravine"!
Early 20th-century Paris— a city of art and temptations, where behind the shimmering shop windows and the lights of theaters lie deceptive hopes. In the wings of Diaghilev’s "Russian Ballet," diplomatic games, secret assignments, and human fates converge.
Lieutenant Colonel Romanov, trying to find support in a world where heroism is no longer valued, and the daring Maria— a girl with a mysterious past— find themselves drawn into a dangerous game in which love is tested for strength, and trust becomes a rare privilege. Her feelings swing between dreams and reality, between a stage idol and the man who is ready to give everything for her. His devotion collides with duty, honor, and fear of discovering what would be better left a secret.
"The Belle Époque" beckons with the glitter of balls and premieres, but behind the crimson curtain of passion, the rumble of the approaching war is already building— and any step may become fateful. Will the heroes be able to stand up against what fate has in store for them?..