The Paris Mistress

Set in summer 1781 Paris, Rebecca Parcell and Daniel Alloway, soon-to-be newlyweds, find their lives intertwined with Dr. Benjamin Franklin’s investigation of a murder on his estate. As they navigate the treacherous streets of 18th-century Paris and Versailles, they uncover dangerous secrets that threaten their safety and the hopes of a nascent nation. The couple must piece together clues to uncover the killer before they become the next targets, all while confronting the uncertainties of their future together.