262 pgs/2012When her sister dies, 16-year-old Laura's father sends for her from the convent she has been tucked away in so that she can take her sister's place. She is to marry Vincezo and help her father with political gain. Laura is horrified at her father's plans and discovers a secret society that may be willing to help her-for a price. Turns out everyone in Venice has a secret and Laura is caught in the middle of many secrets and scandals.
Cross My Heart is a historical novel that includes one of my favorite historical plot devices: secret societies. This society is one of the coolest I have ever read about for two reasons.
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