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In the third installment of Kerstin Gier’s time‑travel trilogy, Gwen has become the final operative of the enigmatic Circle of Twelve. Navigating the dangers of her new role, she grows suspicious of both Count Saint‑Germain and the mysterious Gideon. As she delves deeper into the Circle’s hidden history, Gwen uncovers long‑held secrets that force her to confront the truth of her own destiny while the stakes—both personal and universal—rise.
The story blends romance, adventure, and historical intrigue, with a touch of violence that underscores the high‑stakes world Gwen inhabits. Set against a backdrop of secret societies and timeless mysteries, the novel explores themes of love, family, and the burdens of destiny.
Gwen’s journey spirals through time‑shifting adventures as she balances her adolescent doubts with the weight of her family’s legacy, ultimately forging her path in the face of looming danger and unlikely allies.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kerstin Gier
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