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The Lady Agnès Mystery - Volume 2:  The Divine Blood and Combat of Shadows Author: Andrea Japp Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller Publisher: Gallic Books Release Date: August 17, 2015 Pages: 624 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Agnès de Souarcy has survived the medieval Inquisition, but remains in grave danger. Her protectors must battle with powerful enemies.      "Five women, in the centre the sixth" are the enigmatic words foretelling Agnès's destiny. But will she fulfill the role that has been prophesied?      My Review: This story picks up where the first novel left off. Lady Agnes has escaped the French Inquisition, however she finds out that she is still in danger. Due to the prophecy that involves her, her enemies seek to get rid of her. Her allies who seek to protect her are determined to find out who wants to harm her at all cost. In order to protect all she holds dear, Agnes must fi...

The Lady Agnès Mystery - Volume 1: The Season of the Beast and The Breath of the Rose Author: Andrea Japp Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller Publisher: Gallic Books Release Date: July 13, 2015 Pages: 670 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: 1304: The Church and the French Crown are locked in a power struggle.       In Normandy, monks on a secret mission are murdered.      Young noblewoman Agnès de Souarcy fights to retain her independence but must face the Inquisition, unaware that she is the focus of an ancient quest.       My Review: When Lady Agnes’s husband dies, Agnes knows that her half-brother may take away her dower leaving her with nothing. Agnes fights to keep her manor and her lands. However, when a corpse is found on her property the signs point to Agnes as the murderer. Soon she finds herself amidst the French Inquisition. During her trial, she finds out that there is a p...