M J Rose

The Witch of Painted Sorrows M J Rose

Marc Notes: A gothic novel set in 1890s Paris that captures the erotic awakening of a young American socialite who flees her dangerous husband only to be held captive to dark temptation--; Provided by publisher. Publisher Marketing: Sandrine Salome flees New York for her grandmother's Paris mansion to escape her dangerous husband, but what she finds there is even more menacing. The house, famous for its lavish art collection and elegant salons, is mysteriously closed up. Although her grandmother insists it's dangerous for Sandrine to visit, she defies her and meets Julien Duplessi, a mesmerizing young architect. Together they explore the hidden night world of Paris, the forbidden occult underground and Sandrine's deepest desires. Contributor Bio:  Rose, M J New York Times and USAToday bestseller, M. J. Rose grew up in New York City mostly in the labyrinthine galleries of the Metropolitan Museum, the dark tunnels and lush gardens of Central Park, and reading her mother's favorite books before she was allowed. She is the author of more than a dozen novels, the co-president and founding board member of International Thriller Writers, and the founder of the first marketing company for authors: AuthorBuzz.com.