What the Lightning Whispers

Content : France, 1853.
Tensions are running high between mages and ordinary people.
Mirabelle, a mage with neither wealth nor allies, travels to Paris to join the Emperor’s prestigious Guard. But her hopes are dashed when the Imperial High Mage is murdered before her eyes. Accused of the murder alongside Antoine, an infuriating ordinary engineer, she has no choice but to work with him to unmask the real culprit.

From Paris to London, the two fugitives set out to prove their innocence. But amid secrets and lies, their mistrust of one another is matched only by the irresistible attraction between them…A race against time begins, and the truth may well lead them straight into a trap. Will science or magic have the final say?

An intense enemies-to-lovers romance, fuelled by moral dilemmas and forced proximity: from verbal sparring to lies, Mirabelle and Antoine initially clash head-on, before a fragile bond of trust begins to form between them. The intensity of their impossible chemistry will delight fans of passionate romance: witty dialogue filled with dangerous unspoken truths, an attraction that defies reason, and fiery kisses are all on the cards!

An ambitious alternate history that reimagines the past: the two fugitives embark on a perilous investigation with both political and social stakes. Historical references punctuate their journey, from the Inquisition to Napoleonic decrees, to name but a few.

From the mysterious chiaroscuro of the docks to the colourful splendour of high-society balls and the dazzling flashes of magical energy, the story is guaranteed to inspire wonder!

A renowned illustrator taking her first steps as an author: a multi-talented artist, Pauline Gallois illustrated the striking cover of The Cursed Lineage and has worked for Yves Saint Laurent. Didier is delighted to welcome her now as an author-illustrator!