The Genevieve Planché Collection (Books 1 & 2)
By Nancy Bilyeau
MEET GENEVIEVE PLANCHÉ. AN ENGLISH-BORN DESCENDANT OF HUGUENOT REFUGEES.
Genevieve dreams of becoming a painter, but Georgian London is a man’s world. To get to the top, Genevieve will do whatever it takes. Including espionage.
BOOK 1: THE BLUE
In eighteenth-century London, porcelain is the most seductive of commodities. When Genevieve, an aspiring painter, is asked to covertly infiltrate England’s emerging porcelain industry, it’s an offer she can’t refuse. If she succeeds in procuring the secrets of the colour blue, she will be sent to Venice to practice her craft. But how much is she willing to sacrifice in pursuit of her greatest aspiration?
BOOK 2: THE FUGITIVE COLOURS
Genevieve struggles to keep her silk design business afloat. Still dreaming of becoming an artist, she’s delighted to receive a surprise invitation from an influential artist. As she becomes immersed in the world of portrait painters, Genevieve becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of high stakes, sabotage, and even murder. One wrong move could cost her everything she holds dear.
Don’t miss out on this series of captivating historical thrills and adventures.
PRAISE FOR NANCY BILYEAU:
‘Historical fans will be well satisfied.’ Publishers Weekly
‘Bilyeau’s research is impeccable, taking what might have been a dreary industrial novel and making it into a living, breathing drama!’ Historical Novel Society, and Editor’s Choice
‘Nancy Bilyeau’s passion for history infuses her books’ Alison Weir
‘Definitely a winner!’ Kate Quinn