Threads of Silk

The Silk House Series is among my favourites. I found it beautifully written and very riveting. I couldn't put it down. I've been anxiously awaiting the 4th book for so long, I've sort of given up that it will ever come out. I thought the plot was intense with its constantly mounting danger and intrigue. I was never disappointed by the action or the climaxes of the novels -- quite the reverse. The character development was superb. If you enjoy history, language, and great characters, I would highly recommend these books!

"Threads of Silk" is a continuation of Rachelle and Fabien's story as they seek escape to London, England; away from Catherine de Medici's schemes to use them for her purpose of having her chief enemy, Duc de Guise assassinated. A man whom Fabien has recently found to be responsible for the death of his father. Before Catherine could use Rachelle as bait for Fabien while he is at sea, Fabien rushes back to claim Rachelle as his wife. That quickly turns into a fight between Fabien and his cousin Maurice who had eyes for Rachelle and had begged Catherine to allow him to marry her. Fabien and Rachelle are then held under palace arrest while Fabien carries out his duties to the Queen Mother. Rachelle is coerced into her duties as the courtriere to the princess Margo, designing her wardrobe. I love how Linda weaves the historical characters in with the fictional characters in her story line. It is very obvious she has researched the characteristics of the historical figures as well as developing her fictional characters. Linda has portrayed the events of France in the throes of Civil war well. Now I believe that this series is a triology instead of having another sequel to the series a fact that I found to be vexing considering that there were a lot of potential for continuing Rachelle and Fabien's story and that it was printed that there would be a fourth. All in all a series that I thoroughly enjoyed!