Rook

By: Professor Sharon Cameron

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Hardcover | 1 June 2015 | Edition Number 1

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A remarkable and utterly inventive novel bursting with intrigue and romance, from Sharon Cameron, acclaimed author of THE DARK UNWINDING, which USA TODAY called "spellbindingly imaginative." Centuries after a shifting of the Earth's poles, the Sunken City that was once Paris is in the grips of a revolution. All who oppose the new regime are put to the blade, except for those who disappear from their prison cells, a red-tipped rook feather left in their place. Is the mysterious Red Rook a savior of the innocent or a criminal?

Meanwhile, across the sea in the Commonwealth, Sophia Bellamy's arranged marriage to the wealthy Rene Hasard is the last chance to save her family from ruin. But when the search for the Red Rook comes straight to her doorstep, Sophia discovers that her fiance is not all he seems. Which is only fair, because neither is she. As the Red Rook grows bolder and the stakes grow higher, Sophia and Rene find themselves locked in a tantalizing game of cat and mouse. Daring intrigue, delicious romance, and spine-tingling suspense fill the pages of this extraordinary tale from award-winning author Sharon Cameron.

About the Author

Sharon Cameron was awarded the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Sue Alexander Award for Most Promising New Work for her debut novel, The Dark Unwinding, which was also awarded the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award and named an ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults selection. She lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee.

Industry Reviews

Praise for Rook: A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults selectionAn Indiebound Indie Next Top Ten selectionWinner of the Parents' Choice Gold Award The suspense kicks right off in this action-packed tale, quickly wrapping readers up in the drama. -- Romantic TimesFull of derring-do and double crosses, this romantic adventure is thoroughly engrossing. -- Kirkus ReviewsCameron crafts a brilliant homage to The Scarlet Pimpernel yet also manages to make her telling unique, particularly in... the many twists, turns, betrayals, and lucky breaks [that] will keep readers breathless until the very end. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksRook is sure to be a read all readers will remember. -- Portland Book ReviewPraise for The Dark Unwinding: A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults selectionWinner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Utterly original, romantic, and spellbindingly imaginative. -- USA TodayHaunting thrills unfurl... -- Entertainment WeeklyGripping twists, rich language, and an evocative landscape. -- Publishers Weekly[A] singularly polished piece. -- The Horn BookA strikingly original, twisty gothic tale that holds surprises around every dark corner. --Judy Blundell, author of What I Saw and How I LiedPraise for A Spark Unseen: Gripping... [an] absorbing, intelligent adventure. -- Kirkus Reviews

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