The French Revelation

Product Description

When Audrey takes her surprise anniversary trip alone, a man on the plane forces a pocket watch into her hand, warns her of its danger, then dies. Striving to make her visit to Normandy, France, a new beginning isn’t working out. Besides her husband being unfaithful, it seems he has many more secrets. Finding herself in the middle of political intrigue with Russia and the United States seeking the watch she won’t give up, Audrey understands what she doesn’t know about her husband may kill her.

Review

Hold onto your passport, because in this–her fourth novel–Gerri LeClerc has mastered her craft. As if written with a razor knife, LeClerc has cultivated the perfect read that is as much enchantment as it is suspense, and as much intrigue as it is humor. The protagonist of 
The French Revelation, 
Audrey Webber, envisions a second honeymoon of sorts, a surprise getaway to France with her husband; but it’s Audrey who is caught off-guard when she bursts into his office and finds him in the arms of another woman. Timid though she may be, Audrey gathers her dignity and courage, and embarks on the well-planned journey alone. From that moment on, Audrey’s time in Honfleur is not at all what the travel agent promised. Yes, it’s one of the most picturesque locales in all the world, but the distinctive and remarkable characters that Audrey encounters at every turn immerse her in situations that are so wrought with anxiety and expectation and romance and danger that you’ll be gripping your copy of the book, letting loose only to turn the pages.

—Sandra Fontana, Editor, Author of: Before He Was President, The Facts, Events, and People Leading to Donald Trump’s Rise to Power

Audrey Webber knew her marriage had become increasingly stale, so she decided to surprise husband Alex with a tenth anniversary trip to France. After a seeming betrayal, she went on the trip by herself. On the overseas flight, a man seated near her on the plane gave her a pocket watch, warning her it was dangerous. She also met another passenger, Ina Bloom, who provided support during the trip and became a close friend. However, Audrey soon became embroiled in a cat-and-mouse international drama, fueled by the mysterious watch. Secret agents from the United States, France, and Russia followed her and each other. She also realized there was much about Alex that he had kept secret. Author Gerri LeClerc has written a thrilling adventure in The French Revelation.There are many intriguing aspects to this story. Audrey stayed in the picturesque town of Honfleur, in the Normandy region of France. She was able todo some sightseeing in this town, as well as Mont St. Michel, adding to the backdrop of the idyllic French culture. The character development of Audrey is also fascinating as she redefines herself, with her anxiety diminishing and her courage building with each terrifying circumstance she faces. Her relationship with Josh, an American agent, develops, and its final resolution is not known until the last pages. The author crafted a suspenseful plot, written in a flowing, easy-to-read manner. Although there are many characters, the reader is able to distinguish each one easily. In The French Revelation, author Gerri LeClerc has written an unforgettable and entertaining tale.

—Deborah Lloyd, Readers’ Favorites