The Coral Thief

Set in France in 1815, The Coral Thief follows young medical student Daniel Connor as he navigates a secret underground world of philosophers and thieves, embroiled in a plot involving a rare jewel and a mysterious woman. As he searches for his stolen belongings and the alluring coral thief, Daniel is introduced to revolutionary ideas of evolution that challenge his understanding of the world. Richly blending history, love, and philosophical inquiry, this novel offers a suspenseful exploration of radical change and human ideas.