Robert Thier crafts narratives that skillfully blend the historical, the satirical, and the fantastical. His distinctive humor and ability to bring the past vibrantly to life resonate with a broad audience, establishing him as a storyteller who finds deep connection between history and narrative. Through his inventive approach, Thier immerses readers in bygone eras with a unique wit and imaginative flair.
In Egypt, Lilly Linton faces unexpected dangers while working for the cold businessman Rikkard Ambrose. Their desert adventure involves deadly storms, bandits, and a wedding ring, challenging her to confront risks beyond her experience. Will the heat of the desert soften Ambrose's icy demeanor?
Freedom - that is what Lilly Linton wants most in life. Not marriage, not a brood of squalling brats, and certainly not love, thank you very much But freedom is a rare commodity in 19th-century London, where girls are expected to spend their lives sitting at home, fully occupied with looking pretty. Lilly is at her wits' end - until a chance encounter with a dark, dangerous and powerful stranger changes her life forever... Enter the world of Mr Rikkard Ambrose, where the only rule is: Knowledge is power is time is money Winner of the People's Choice Award 2015