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The Beautiful

from New York Times bestselling author of Flame in the Mist
Series: The Beautiful
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The Beautiful by RenΓ©e Ahdieh is a captivating tale set in 1872 New Orleans, where Celine Rousseau seeks refuge in the city’s glamorous and mysterious world. As she navigates a society filled with opulence and secrets, she encounters enigmatic individuals linked to a series of gruesome murders. Blending romance, danger, and supernatural elements, the story explores themes of love, identity, and the allure of the unknown.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by atmospheric tales set in 19th-century New Orleans that blend mystery, romance, and the supernatural. Its intriguing mix of vampires and otherworldly elements woven into historical settings offers an enthralling experience for fans of gothic fantasy.

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The Beautiful

New York Times bestselling author RenΓ©e Ahdieh returns with a sumptuous, sultry and romantic new series set in 19th century New Orleans where vampires hide in plain sight.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Renee Ahdieh returns with a sumptuous, sultry and romantic new series set in 19th century New Orleans where vampires hide in plain sight.

The Beautiful is described as "Incredibly ornate [and] lush . . . nail-biting and swoony and satisfying and tense all at the same time" by Sabaa Tahir.

In 1872, New Orleans is a city ruled by the dead.

But to seventeen-year-old Celine Rousseau, it's also a safe haven after she's forced to flee her life in Paris. Quickly enraptured by the vibrant city, from its music to its extravagant soirees and even its danger, she soon becomes embroiled in the city's glitzy underworld, and particularly the group known as La Cour des Lions.

But when a body is found in their lair, Celine is forced to battle her attraction for the group's enigmatic leader, Sebastien Saint Germain, and suspicions about his guilt, along with her own secrets.

As more bodies are discovered, New Orleans becomes gripped by the terror of a serial killer on the loose - one who seems to have Celine in his sights. But when she finally takes matters into her own hands, she finds herself caught in the midst of an age-old feud between the darkest creatures of the night, where the price of forbidden love is her life.

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The Beautiful by RenΓ©e Ahdieh is praised for its lush atmosphere and captivating narrative. It is hailed as a one-of-a-kind book by an original author and is noted for its bewitching and exciting elements, drawing readers in with genuine emotion and engaging characters. Ahdieh's eloquent writing style, with provocative dialogue and vivid descriptions, has been commended by several reviewers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529368154

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Renee Ahdieh is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn series and The Flame in the Mist series. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her spare time, she likes to dance salsa and collect shoes. She is passionate about all kinds of curry, rescue dogs, and college basketball. The first few years of her life were spent in a high-rise in South Korea; consequently, Renee enjoys having her head in the clouds. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband.

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