Across a Star-Swept Sea

From Rampant and Ascendant author Diana Peterfreund comes this thrilling companion to For Darkness Shows the Stars. Centuries after wars nearly destroyed civilization, Persis Blake's world is once again in the throes of rebellion. For Persis, her public life is that of a socialite, filled with parties and ball gowns. But while she seems to be a frivolous aristocrat, inside Persis beats the heart of a spy—the same heart that is falling for the enemy, Justen Helo. Persis's heart belongs to Justen, but before she can tell him the truth, she discovers he has a secret as well—one that could plunge their tropical paradise into another dark age. And Persis realizes she's not just risking her heart, she's risking the world she's sworn to protect. Across a Star-Swept Sea is a romantic, science-fictional reimagining of the classic The Scarlet Pimpernel. But in a world built on secrets, can love survive the truth? Enemies to Lovers: He’s part of the oppressive regime she’s fighting to overthrow. She’s the frivolous aristocrat he’s been taught to despise. Neither knows the other’s most dangerous secret. A Double Life: By day, Persis Blake is a fixture of the party circuit, known for her gowns and gossip. By night, she is the Wild Poppy, risking everything to rescue the regime’s prisoners. The Scarlet Pimpernel Retelling: A high-tech, futuristic reimagining of the beloved classic, complete with dazzling galas, daring rescues, and a swoon-worthy, slow-burn romance. A Richly Built Dystopian World: Explore a society divided by genetic engineering, where a fragile peace is threatened by rebellion and secrets that could plunge civilization back into a dark age.