by Dara Fogel
BOOK DESCRIPTION
When an Victorian Imperialist tool, Lt. Colonel Christopher Jordan Haldane, goes to Italy to negotiate a shady mining deal, he finds himself inadvertently drawn into a turf war between the scions of the Illuminati and the Grail Guardians over an ancient castle guarding forbidden secrets and technology. Can Haldane solve the riddle of Villa D'Amici and his own strange paranormal experiences without losing his mind or the woman he loves? A sexy, existential romp through archetypes, conspiracy theories and alternate realities.
"The DaVinci Code meets Steampunk, with Dune flavor crystals"
#1 Bestselling Free Steampunk Ebook and #1 Bestselling Free Metaphysical and Spiritual Ebook on Amazon
The Impossible Lover is Book I of the GrailChase Chronicles, the mind-boggling series of subjective reality and strange technology. Written by Dara Fogel, philosopher and best-selling author of Before the Chase: A Short Anthology, the GrailChase Chronicles challenges traditional beliefs and definitions of reality.
"Next time you're ready to nestle into your reading chair and have a good time, this book should be your choice. This book has the Illuminati and the Holy Grail, mystical mysteries and historical figures, two lovers on the run and the fate of all of Europe at stake. If you enjoy the sort of historical revisionism found in The Da Vinci Code, I don't see how you could not love this. Tons of fun!" - William Bernhardt, NY Times Bestselling Author of the Ben Kinkaid Series
AUTHOR BIO
Dara Fogel is an author, philosopher and educator from the bottom of the atmosphere in the American Southwest. Her interests include art, cosplay, chasing after her young son and the evolution of consciousness
REVIEWS
5.0 out of 5 stars Fogel creates an entirely new genre all her own! August 15, 2014
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Dara Fogel’s “The Impossible Lover: Book 1 of the Grail Chase Chronicles” is a genre busting, seamless combination of concepts and ideas. Romance, Biblical Mystery, Intrigue, Murder and even Steampunk; it has it all, plus more.
Such an intricate plot, while well thought out, often leaves readers befuddled and lost. No so with Dara Fogel. She grasps the threads of her story tightly and deftly weaves them into a tale that will keep you up long past your bedtime. Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Jordan Haldane, a well-known rouge and ladies’ man, meets Marquessa Sophia Dominica Maria D’Amici when he ventures to Italy to broker a deal. So begins a convoluted love story that is at times sweet and at times heart breaking. Surrounding this pair a war rages. Two branches of the Dark Brotherhood square off against the Guardians of the Grail – to the winner goes an ancient castle imbued with secrets too deep to ever be exposed.
Such an intricate plot, while well thought out, often leaves readers befuddled and lost. No so with Dara Fogel. She grasps the threads of her story tightly and deftly weaves them into a tale that will keep you up long past your bedtime. Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Jordan Haldane, a well-known rouge and ladies’ man, meets Marquessa Sophia Dominica Maria D’Amici when he ventures to Italy to broker a deal. So begins a convoluted love story that is at times sweet and at times heart breaking. Surrounding this pair a war rages. Two branches of the Dark Brotherhood square off against the Guardians of the Grail – to the winner goes an ancient castle imbued with secrets too deep to ever be exposed.
I fell in love with Sophia and the way she thinks. In 1872 this lady is the epitome of class and feminism. She may wear her heart on her sleeve, but she has a way of thinking and talking that draws you in. Her dreams intrigue, and when the final scene plays out, your heart will break with hers…. And leave you anxious for Book 2!
5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy historical fantasy full of politics and intrigue December 4, 2013
By Alex Prosper
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The Impossible Lover is sexy, tense, curious and definitely unique. I loved the perfect escape it offered and I was completely swept up into the mystique and intrigue all the plot twists offered. Fogel's writing is a perfect blend of historical drama and glamour without being distracting, and the setting was fabulous as were the courtship and political machinations. Add in futuristic devices and communiques and you've got a rich tapestry of a novel. The Illuminati plus a hot romantic triangle is a lot to manage, and Fogel pulled it off with engaging, pageturning storytelling.
The guiding strength of the book is the character of Sophia. You have to admire a lady who has her corset cinched an extra inch and who approaches a courtship as if its a battleground--even if she has to take some bad turns in order to finally get it right. Fogel's wordsmithing created great dialogue for Sophia, and I loved any dialogue spit by Aldo, too. She masterfully handles inner dialogue as well, which is not an easy feat, but makes reading scenes a joy--like the one where Sophia meets Haldane and tries to manage her immediate and complicated attraction and sense of deja vu.
In all, great writing, outstanding storytelling and a great escape I highly recommend.
The guiding strength of the book is the character of Sophia. You have to admire a lady who has her corset cinched an extra inch and who approaches a courtship as if its a battleground--even if she has to take some bad turns in order to finally get it right. Fogel's wordsmithing created great dialogue for Sophia, and I loved any dialogue spit by Aldo, too. She masterfully handles inner dialogue as well, which is not an easy feat, but makes reading scenes a joy--like the one where Sophia meets Haldane and tries to manage her immediate and complicated attraction and sense of deja vu.
In all, great writing, outstanding storytelling and a great escape I highly recommend.
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