Fans of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series and Lauren Kate's Fallen novels will devour <u>The Beautiful and the Cursed</u>, a wholly original interpretation of gargoyle lore. <br> After a bizarre accident, Ingrid Waverly is forced to leave London with her mother and her younger sister, Gabby, trading a world full of fancy dresses and society events for the unfamiliar city of Paris.<br> In Paris there are no grand balls or glittering parties for Ingrid, and, disturbingly, the house her twin brother, Grayson, was sent ahead to secure for the family isn't a house at all. It's an abandoned abbey, its roof lined with stone gargoyles that could almost be mistaken for living, breathing creatures.<br> And Grayson is missing. <br> Yet no one seems worried about his whereabouts save for Luc, a devastatingly handsome servant at their new home. <br> Ingrid is sure her twin isn't dead--she can feel it deep in her soul--but she knows he's in grave danger, and that it's up to her and Gabby to find him before all hope is lost. <br> The path to Grayson will be twisted, leading Ingrid to discover dark secrets and otherworldly truths that, once uncovered, can never again be buried.<br><br>“A deliciously satisfying mix of historical fiction, mystery, and supernatural romance.”—<b><i>The Bulletin</i></b><br> <br>“Morgan's fluid descriptions, inventive otherworldly elements, and characters with convincing motivations result in an immersive first installment.”—<b><i>Publisher’s Weekly</i></b><br> <br>“Morgan combines fantasy with gothic romance in this well-crafted standout.”—<b><i>Booklist </i></b><br> <br>“A sexy red dress…forbidden romance and hot kissing abound.”—<b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br> <br>“Morgan keeps the plot moving with constant action…dark adventure and romance.”—<b><i>School Library Journal</i></b><br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>