The Quelling, by Barbara Barrow When Léa and Mathieu first

When Léa and Mathieu first cross paths

the path her life was supposed to take begins to crumble around her -- until one day

To help with the investigation

His energetic attempts to preserve the provincial hierarchy and keep the reins of government firmly in the hands of the local aristocracy also help to explain why South Carolina's rebellion was more politically conservative than that of other states

the dangerous torrential storm brewing in the northwoods

The Quelling, by Barbara Barrow When Léa and Mathieu firstAddie and Dorian have always been together. They're clever, beautiful and hopelessly violent. Diagnosed with a rare psychiatric condition and accused of murder in childhood, the sisters have spent most of their lives in a locked ward under the supervision of eccentric researcher Dr. Lark. Now on the cusp of adulthood, Addie has a plan: start a new family, to replace the one she lost. Dorian struggles to quell her violent tendencies in time to help