Description: Six bestselling and award-winning authors (Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, Sophie Perinot, Heather Webb, and E. Knight) bring to life a breathtaking epic novel illuminating the hopes, desires, and destinies of unforgettable women whose paths cross during the French Revolution.
Brief description:
Heather Webb is the award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of ten historical novels, including her most recent The Next Ship Home, Queens of London, and Strangers in the Night. To date, her books have been translated to eighteen languages. She lives in Connecticut with her family and two mischievous cats.
Review Quotes:
"The French Revolution as you've never read it before-fast-paced, gut-wrenching, and told through the eyes of women who fought and lived it. This is historical fiction at its absolute best!" - Michelle Moran, author of Madame Tussaud
"The French Revolution as you've never read it before-fast-paced, gut-wrenching, and told through the eyes of women who fought and lived it. RIBBONS OF SCARLET manages to do what few other novels set against this complicated backdrop have-make Revolutionary France both completely accessible and utterly compelling. This is historical fiction at its absolute best!" - Michelle Moran, author of Madame Tussaud
"Read it for the entertainment value, read it for the history, read it for the wonderful tales about these strong, unrelenting, powerful, committed women. But most of all read it to be inspired." - MJ Rose, New York Times bestselling author of Tiffany Blues
"The French Revolution comes alive through the eyes of six diverse and complex women, in the skilled hands of these amazing authors." - Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls
"Seamlessly interwoven by a dream team of historical authors, Ribbons of Scarlet vividly transported me to the tumultuous days of the French Revolution... this timely masterpiece is sure to inspire both courage and caution. A spellbinding read from beginning to end."
- Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday
"Ambition. Heartache. Scandal. Brilliantly executed portrayal of women's participation in the French Revolution. When the characters crossed paths, the page sparked with tension. Six of your favorite writers writing about six fascinating women. I cannot think of a better way for you to spend your time than reading this book." - Dolen Perkins-Valdez, New York Times Bestselling author of Wench
"HERstory at its finest; this novel of the French Revolution, collaboratively written by titans of Historical Fiction, brings women to the forefront of the time known as The Terror. This novel has it all; the ability to move, entertain, educate, and inspire. We cannot forget these women, now that we've discovered them anew through this powerfully written book." - Melanie Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator's Wife
"A deeply moving pageturner... Ribbons of Scarlet offers a potent feminist reminder that the more things change, the more they remain the same. Highly recommended." - Kris Waldherr, author of LOST HISTORY OF DREAMS
"An excellent choice for a lively book discussion and readers of historical fiction will appreciate this unique take on an era not often covered in English-language popular fiction." - Booklist (starred review)
"This skillfully crafted novel of the French Revolution by well-known historical fiction authors Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, Sophie Perinot, Heather Webb, and E. Knight tells of singular women during tumultuous times. Sure to appeal to devotees of historical fiction, feminists, and those looking for a stirring #metoo read."
- Library Journal