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"Combining history, the occult, human greed, and a touch of feminism, this is a fine addition to the gothic genre." - ALA's BOOKLIST on The Last Heir to Blackwood Library. In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars and the rise of the floriography craze in Europe, two sisters separated at birth are bound together by a secret language of flowers passed down to them by the mother they never knew. When Cornelia leaves her cruel uncle's home to join Napoleon's army as a traveling naturalist, her ability to heal any wound and bring soldiers back from the brink of death earns her praise - and exposes her to those who would exploit her powers for themselves.. Meanwhile, Lijsbeth lives in indentured servitude, her only respite her time spent flower arranging.
About the Author
Hester Fox comes to writing from a background in the museum field as a collections maintenance technician.This job has taken her from historic houses to fine art museums, where she has the privilege of cleaning and caring for collections that range from paintings by old masters, to ancient artefacts, to early American furniture.She is a keen painter and has a master's degree in historical archaeology, as well as a background in Medieval studies and art history. Hester lives in rural Virginia with her husband and son.
