Henri et Marcel
Châteaux and Shadows
by Philippa Lodge
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Pub Date Jan 06 2017 | Archive Date Aug 31 2019
Description
Henri de Cantière has been surly since he returned from visiting his
family at Versailles, but he doesn’t want to burden Marcel Fourbier, his
longtime lover, with his problems. He can’t sleep and hurts all over at
exactly the time when everything else seems to be falling apart.
Marcel
can barely keep up with his usual duties of running their household and
creating beautiful furniture in the de Cantière factory when more
burdens fall on his shoulders. His estranged Huguenot family condemns
him to hell but wants his help, a stranger attacks him in a dark street,
an arsonist tries to destroy the factory, and Henri’s beloved
sister-in-law, who has been like a sister to Marcel, is weakening after
being in labor for several days.
Most of all, Marcel wants to find a cure for Henri, the man who holds his heart.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781509211456 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Book Trade Professional 279488
After reading The Book of Joan, I really needed to read something light and fun. Luckily I had received this fun novella from NetGalley, which was exactly what I needed. It's surprisingly historically accurate for what amounts to a cute historical fiction-m/m fluff piece. I also really enjoyed all of the characters??? I kinda want more of Henri and Marcel?!!?!??!!? PLS????????!!!!!!!
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Jill G, Reviewer
I received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review. A well written love story about Henri and Marcel at a time when homosexuality was not acceptable. Part of the story is about their day to day life as a couple and the factory they operate and the trials that accompany their partnership. The loved shared by these two men is never ending and very strong. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and would recommend it.
Cath B, Reviewer
Fun read with strong & likeable characters. I think I need to read the rest of the series to really set the scene, but this does stand well on its own as an interesting & enjoyable story.
Anwen Kya H, Reviewer
I definitely suffered for not reading the rest of the series this book is set in, but that's my own error and won't affect my rating of the book. This was a sweet novella, and I think it could have done with being longer; the attention to detail and historical research is certainly there. The author clearly has an extensive knowledge of the period in which she's writing, and suffuses every scene with authenticity. I did find some of the characterisation a little weak in comparison, but that may just be because the setting is so good that it makes everything else seem more lacklustre. I was rooting for these saucy French chaps and I'd definitely pick up more of Lodge's work after this one.
