The House Book Trilogy: Part II - Uncertain Legacy

In 17th century France, where women have minimal rights or legal protection, the Church holds immense power and is determined to stamp out heresy and witchcraft wherever it may be found. One young girl, unwilling to take vows of chastity and obedience, is preparing to leave the Convent of Montmartre, and her life is about to become even more perilous.

In 1659, Elisabeth Osborne, alone at the age of 15, is beautiful, naive, and vulnerable as she believes she can navigate Paris on her own. However, a chance encounter with the madam of a gentlemen's club changes her mind. Here, she finds protection, an education not offered in convents, and, importantly, the freedom to practice her skills with herbal remedies without fear.

It's not just her unusual knowledge of plants and the human body that could put her in danger. In times of stress, she is capable of extraordinary feats that she cannot always control and struggles to keep secret. Additionally, she experiences recurring visions of a house somewhere- beckoning to her and providing solace during difficult times.

Blessed with beauty, education, and aristocratic poise, Elisabeth is quickly pursued and swept up into high society, where she soon realizes that independent women must be cunning in a patriarchal society where the law is against them.

As she grows older, wiser, and wealthier, Elisabeth still has unfinished business. She is unaware of her mother's English family or her father's identity and doesn't understand why she can see and do things that others can't. She embarks on a journey to find answers, traveling to Brittany and England, where London is plagued by disease and fire. But is she prepared for what she might discover? That is the question…

This captivating tale is a perfect choice for book clubs and will appeal to fans of Kate Morton, Rachel Hore, and Katherine Webb.

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