Nemesis and the Swan, Lindsay K. Bandy
Nemesis and the Swan, Lindsay K. Bandy
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Nemesis and the Swan

Author: Lindsay K. Bandy

Narrator: Sarah Naughton

Unabridged: 9 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/27/2020

Synopsis

From her prison cell in revolutionary Paris, nineteen-year-old aristocrat Hélène d’Aubign recalls the events that led her to choose between following in her parents’ unforgivable footsteps or abandoning the man she loves.Despite her world of privilege, Hélène is inspired early on by the radical ideas of her progressive governess. Though her family tries to intervene, the seeds of revolution have already been planted in Hélène’s heart, as are the seeds of love from an unlikely friendship with a young jeweler’s apprentice. Hélène’s determination to find true love is as revolutionary as her attempt to unravel the truth behind a concealed murder that tore her family apart.As violence erupts in Paris, Hélène is forced into hiding with her estranged family, where the tangled secrets of their past become entwined with her own. When she finally returns to the blood-stained streets of Paris, she finds everything—and everyone—very much changed. In a city where alliances shift overnight, no one knows whom to trust.Faced with looming war, the mystery of her family’s past, and the man she loves near death, Hélène will soon find out if doing one wrong thing will make everything right, or if it will simply push her closer to the guillotine.

About Lindsay K. Bandy

Lindsay K. Bandy writes historical and contemporary young adult fiction as well as poetry. She lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with her husband, two daughters, and two cats, and currently serves as the co–regional advisor of the Eastern Pennsylvania region of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

About Sarah Naughton

Sarah Naughton is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator and New York City–based actress, singer, comedienne, and voice-over artist. She began her work in the audiobook industry in high school, recording a few young adult titles with the Syracuse-based company Full Cast Audio.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Annette on May 29, 2020

This book is a phenomenal pick for YA, introducing them to both the French Revolution, inspired by the American Revolution, and also to a young heroine born into privilege, torn by the revolution and inspired by women voicing their opinions and putting words into action. Paris, 1792. From the prison......more

Goodreads review by Maja on October 25, 2020

VERY IMPRESSIVE HISTORICAL YA ABOUT THE FRENCH REVOLUTION I love YA and I love historical fiction - but rarely have a found a YA historical fiction book that actually appealed to me. This was one of the rare ones. What's most amazing is, that I can't really put my finger on what is was, that separate......more

Goodreads review by Verónica on October 27, 2021

Marvelous. It is an incredible experience. Excitement and intrigue in a historical setting that is a great setting for the succession of events that are related in this story. Super recommended. Simply flawless from start to finish.......more

Goodreads review by Bethany on February 10, 2022

This was exactly like the YA fiction I would read as a teen and reminded me of why I used to enjoy this genre so much. It was the type of book in which I could get lost in the plot and really enjoy the characters. This story starts with 19-year-old aristocrat Hélène d’Aubign suddenly arrested and im......more

Goodreads review by Holly on October 20, 2020

I love historical fiction, and I am particularly a sucker for books set during the French Revolution (for which I credit Victor Hugo and Les Miserables, of course!). So I knew right away that I wanted to read Nemesis and the Swan when I heard about it, and jumped at the chance to take part in this t......more

Quotes

“Lindsay Bandy’s Nemesis and the Swan is a brilliantly written coming-of-age story set in Paris during the French Revolution. Readers will enter the world of the aristocratic Hélène d’Aubign, just as it crumbles into one where no one can be trusted, and love is a dangerous choice.” Tracey Enerson Wood, author of The Engineer’s Wife

“An intriguing tale, full of lush historical detail and with an unforgettable heroine.” Tracy Barrett, award-winning author of Anna of Byzantium and Freefall Summer

“A lush tale of hope and heartbreak, Nemesis and the Swan spins a delicate web that readers will never want to escape.” Sharon Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of The Forgetting

“This stunning debut novel held me in its thrall from the first page until the last. This felt like reading Les Misérables crossed with The Bronze Horseman. What an amazing gem. I rooted for Héléne and Theo and felt their connection every second, even while the more pressing matters of war and fear of imprisonment closed in.” Natasha Boyd, author of The Indigo Girl

“An expertly crafted, paced, and detailed coming-of-age novel that fans of the French Revolution will easily lose themselves in.” Jenni L. Walsh, author of Becoming Bonnie

“Bandy weaves a lush tale of Parisian history, romance, and family intrigue. A stellar debut.” Jennie K. Brown, award-winning author

“Mesmerizing and poetic, this book captures the mind and the heart. It will haunt your thoughts during the day, and show up in your dreams at night. An evocative and powerful work.” Linda Oatman High, award-winning author, playwright, and journalist

“Bandy’s debut features credible historical detail, an engaging narrator, and a sweet romance…A lush portrayal of personal and national struggles.” Kirkus Reviews

“This intrigue-soaked work of historical fiction feels entirely of the past and yet also incredibly relevant…Bandy has penned a story of revolutions, both large scale and deeply personal, weaving them through the narrative in a powerful way.” Booklist

“This book is extremely well written, keeping suspense until the end. Hélène is layered and interesting, and the story of the revolution, unfolding around her, is fascinating. Nemesis and the Swan is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys romance, historical fiction, and well-drawn settings. If you like books with complexity and high emotional stakes, this one is for you.” New York Journal of Books

Awards

  • AudioFile Earphones Award
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