Paoletta — An Eye for an Eye
A Historical Thriller of the French Revolution
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Pub Date 10 Dec 2026 | Archive Date 10 Dec 2026
Book Whisperer | Casa Croce Press
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Description
Paris, 1793. The girl they buried has come for the people who killed her family.
Paoletta Cadoville was fifteen when the bomb came through the window. It killed her mother, her father and her brother.. It took her eye and burned her face. When she woke, her name was already on a tombstone.
The people who ordered it think she's dead. She means to keep it that way.
Under a false name, Paoletta slips into Paris as an actress, playing Liberty for the new Republic by day and listening at the edges of its most dangerous rooms by night. Every smile is a lie. Every ally has a price. One wrong word and she won't need a grave, and the Reign of Terror is only beginning.
She is hunting a secret brotherhood. The brotherhood is hunting her. In a city where anyone can be sent to the guillotine, only one of them can win.
A dark, violent historical thriller of revenge in 18th-century France: The Count of Monte Cristo with a scarred young woman at its centre.
Perfect for readers of Kate Quinn and Sarah Penner, and anyone who likes their historical fiction dark.
Advance Praise
"A haunting tale of vengeance, survival and revolution - Powell's heroine grips you by the throat and never lets go"— Chris Riches, Daily Express
"Vivid, visceral, unforgettable. Powell's masterful storytelling plunges us into the heart of revolutionary Paris"— Will Barker, The Sun
"A gripping dive into revolutionary France-family drama, fiery betrayals, and unforgettable twists. Vive la révolution-and this book!" —Reedsy Reviews
"For readers who appreciate well-crafted historical fiction..This novel immerses the reader in a turbulent period of history, bringing to life the struggles and triumphs of its characters against the backdrop of revolutionary fervour in France. ... this book is so compelling that you will likely find yourself unable to put it down until the very last page."—Mary Anne Yarde, The Coffee Pot Book Club
Marketing Plan
This is a re-release of a gorgeous debut novel that, while well-reviewed, failed to get the attention it so richly deserves.
We have recovered the title, and are now releasing it for ARC readers. It's new release into the world is Dec. 1 for the paperback, Dec. 10 for the ebook.
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781960610294 |
| PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 430 |