<DIV><p>Still coming to terms with the death of her husband, Dr. Rebecca Temple tries to continue her practice and carry on with life as usual. She meets a charming Polish count who has written a historical novel based on his own family. During a visit to his home, she discovers a murder and soon realizes that the count's manuscript may contain clues to the killer's identity.</p><p>Frustrated by the inaction of a skeptical police department, she scours the manuscript for answers. As she reads, she journeys back to Enlightenment Europe and uncovers the true story of a love affair between the girl who would become Catharine the Great, and the young man who would become the last king of Poland.</p><p>In this eagerly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed <i>To Die in Spring</i>, Sylvia Maultash Warsh engages readers in an enthralling mystery that spans three centuries.</p></div>