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Giselle: Keeper of the Flame (The Gastien Series)
Giselle Keeper of the Flame - The Gastien Series Author:Caddy Rowland Europe is full of dark memories. Giselle's love is forbidden; her chance to be a mother destroyed. She flees to America where she becomes the haute couture fashion designer to the wealthy, high-society Grand Dames of New York. After all, she had been mentored in Paris by the legendary Charles Worth himself. Giselle's past remains cloaked in s... more »hadows, increasing her allure. Her heart is engaged by a man who comes to her only in secrecy, drawing her back to her mysterious past.
When her brother dies and his wife abandons their child, she takes on the care of her infant nephew. Giselle decides she has to stop and take stock of her life. She has been given her one chance to be a mother, but the cost will be the end of the few moments she can still have with her one true love.
Yet love is not easily destroyed for those who are strong enough to survive its pain.
This historical fiction novel is book 4 of a 5 book drama/family saga for adults (The Gastien Series). Each book can stand on its own, but is most compelling read in order.
Historic people, places, events, and things mentioned in this book: France, Paris, House of Worth, Milan, Italy, Albergo di Milano, Grand Hotel et de Milan, Gieseppe Verdi, Capri, Locanda Pagano, Le Palma, New York City, Fifth Avenue Hotel, Central Park, Garment District, The Dakota, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, World War 1, Great Depression, Empire State Building, Lindbergh kidnapping, World War II, Peter Luger's Steakhouse.« less