Publisher's Synopsis
The Sins of a Saint is an enthralling historical romance novel written by James Richmond Aitken and originally published in 1903. Set in the 17th century, the book tells the story of a young woman named Sylvia, who is forced to flee her home in England after her father is killed in a duel. She travels to France, where she becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow the monarchy.Sylvia meets a handsome and mysterious man named Gaston, who is deeply involved in the plot. Despite her better judgment, Sylvia falls in love with Gaston and becomes increasingly entangled in his dangerous world. As the plot unfolds, Sylvia must navigate treacherous political alliances, betrayal, and danger at every turn.The Sins of a Saint is a thrilling tale of love, adventure, and political intrigue. Aitken's vivid descriptions of 17th century France transport the reader back in time, and his characters are complex and compelling. This book is a must-read for fans of historical romance and anyone who loves a good adventure story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
