Synopsis "The Secret Hamlet (in English)"
Can the Hamlet of Harmonie Remain Hidden? It's the 11th century and Nichol with an infant daughter must escape Paris with her extended family. In Book 2 of the Harmonie series, The Secret Hamlet, the power of Nichol is turned loose. At her side is Shadow, her wolf dog. In the bitter winter, she has become the target of the ruthless priest Loupe and her evil brother Fredric, both in pursuit of her and her daughter, Lucette. With her expanding vision and skills coupled with the guidance of the Lady, Nichol leads her family, and those in need, to the creation and development of Harmonie. Hidden within the Kingdom of Normandy, Harmonie abuts No Name, another hidden hamlet. Will the jeweled dagger stay in the hands of the rightful owner? Will Nichol's friendship with the new Queen of England benefit both? Will the alliance with the Duke of Normandy protect the Harmonites? Will more secrets be revealed by Nichol, Robert, Ezra, Helene, and Timo? And ... will the alliances last? Will the Lady stay by Nichol's side? Authors Brian Barnes and Judith Briles weave a book series for the reader to open and fall into. It's historical fiction that unravels the 11th century. Out of the darkness comes the empowerment of Nichol ... a sanctuary, and the revelation of what women with vision can achieve.
