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The Bookseller's Thread: A Love That Defies the Guillotine
Paperback
Series: Kissed by History: The Vault of Vows and Promises, Book 1
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Publisher: Hadley Greywood Publishing
Published: Nov 12 2025
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.29 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Will you surrender to a love so fierce it defies the guillotine's shadow?
In the heart of Lyon, 1793, where the French Revolution's Reign of Terror unleashes chaos, The Bookseller's Thread: A Love That Defies the Guillotine weaves a breathtaking sapphic romance. Celeste Morel, a bold silk-weaver with a spirit too wild for her time, dreams of crafting designs that challenge the elite. Marianne Dubois, a witty bookseller with ink-stained fingers and a rebel's heart, risks everything to print forbidden pamphlets that spark hope. When their paths cross in a cluttered shop, the air thick with the scent of vellum and the distant boom of cannons, a single glance-charged with longing-sets their world ablaze. But in a city torn by rebellion and betrayal, their forbidden love could cost them their lives.
As the Lyon Revolt crumbles under Jacobin siege, Celeste and Marianne's romance becomes a daring act of defiance. Stolen moments in crumbling chapels, where candlelight dances on damp stone, and secret letters hidden in silken bolts fuel their passion. Marianne's sharp laughter and fearless gaze awaken Celeste's courage, while Celeste's woven stars, threaded with dreams, anchor Marianne's resolve. Yet the guillotine looms, and accusations of treason threaten to unravel their bond. With every touch-a hand brushing a crimson ribbon, a whisper in a rain-soaked alley-their love grows stronger, a thread that holds against the Terror's blade.
This isn't just a love story; it's a fight for freedom, where two women challenge a world that seeks to silence them. From Lyon's smoke-choked streets to hidden safehouses scented with lavender, their journey is alive with heart-pounding tension and lush historical detail. Perfect for readers who crave emotionally rich Historical Romance with queer heroines, The Bookseller's Thread delivers a tale of resilience and desire that will linger long after the last page.
Join Celeste and Marianne in their battle for love against all odds. Available now on all major platforms-dive into this sapphic masterpiece and let their passion ignite your heart.
Will you dare to embrace a love that burns brighter than the revolution itself?
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