Meriol Trevor was born in 1901 in London, England. A distinguished British author, she was known for her insightful storytelling and compelling characterizations. Trevorβs work often explores themes of human relationships and societal changes, earning her a respected place in 20th-century literature.
On the eve of 1848 as small revolutions begin all over Europe, thirteen-year-old Catherine Ayre finds herself involved in dangerous political intrigue in the small but troubled country of Letzenstein where her grandfather, the Grand Duke Edmond, is ruler.
In 1848 as the February Revolution erupts in Paris, Rafael le Marre finds himself responsible for leading three companions on a dangerous journey from Paris to Letzenstein.