A Splendid Ruin

The eve of destruction. After her mother’s death, penniless May Kimble lives a lonely life until an aunt she didn’t know existed summons her to San Francisco. There she’s welcomed into the wealthy Sullivan family and their social circle.Initially overwhelmed by the opulence of her new life, May soon senses that dark mysteries lurk in the shadows of the Sullivan mansion. Her glamorous cousin often disappears in the night. Her aunt wanders about in a laudanum fog. And a maid keeps hinting that May is in danger. Trapped by betrayal, madness and murder, May stands to lose everything, including her freedom, at the hands of those she trusts most.Then, on an early April morning, San Francisco comes tumbling down. Out of the smoldering ruins, May embarks on a harrowing road to reclaim what is hers. This tragic twist of fate, along with the help of an intrepid and charismatic journalist, puts vengeance within May’s reach. But will she take it?

'With a fascinating look at 1900s San Francisco, this historical gothic features a feisty woman-in-peril and a fast-paced story that will keep the reader turning pages.' -- Booklist
'Megan Chance has done it again! A Splendid Ruin is an astonishing beautiful, richly imagined historical novel about class, betrayal, revenge, and the terrible choices a woman must sometimes make to survive in dangerous times.' -- Kristin Hannah, author of The Nightingale
'A Splendid Ruin is twisty in the best of ways, with a story that you will devour.' -- Fiona Davis, bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue

Carly Robins is an actress and voice-over artist and has narrated over 100 books and has completely fallen in love with this medium. Her voice can also be heard on video games, promos and commercials. Carly comes to narration with a passion for performance along with the capability to span several genres, from romance to children's literature and thrillers.

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