Across the Ages
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- £9.49
Publisher Description
Caroline holds a deep secret. Living in 1727 and 1927 simultaneously, each night she goes to sleep in one life and wakes up in the other. In search of answers to her unique existence, Caroline stumbles upon a letter from her mother hinting at her own experiences as a time-crosser, sending Caroline on a daring quest to uncover the truth. In 1727, Caroline disguises herself as a cabin boy and joins a ship sailing for the Bahamas, her mother's last known location, where she crosses paths with a ruthless but handsome pirate and is caught in a web of secrets, deception, and unexpected alliances.
In 1927 St. Paul, Minnesota, Caroline grapples with her other life as the daughter of a renowned preacher. Her two older brothers have fallen prey to the corruption rampant during Prohibition, and Caroline struggles to keep their involvement hidden to save her father's career. As her search for answers about her time-crossing leads her to the dangerous yet exciting world of speakeasies, Caroline enlists the help of a childhood friend who is now a police officer. But with her family's future at risk and their loyalties tested, Caroline faces a life-altering decision that could reshape her destiny.
"Meticulous research, intriguing characters, sweet romance, and an evocative dual-time setting make this one of my favorite reads of the year."--LISA T. BERGREN, bestselling author on When the Day Comes
"A breathtaking journey through time and history! Prepare to be entranced!"--SARAH SUNDIN, bestselling author on In This Moment
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The exciting third installment in Meyer's Timeless series (after For a Lifetime) follows a 20-year-old time traveler as she grapples with her identity in two different centuries. Caroline splits her days between 1927 St. Paul, Minn., where she's the daughter of a minister, and 1727 South Carolina, where her hardheaded grandfather wants to marry her off to the wealthy Thomas Shepherd. Caroline has other plans, however, especially after she discovers a letter from her mother revealing that she, too, was a time traveler. Seeking answers about her past, Caroline disguises herself in 1727 as a boy and finds work on a ship bound for the Bahamas, where her mother said she was headed in the letter. When the ship is captured by pirates, Caroline turns to an unexpected ally, quartermaster Marcus, to keep her true identity a secret and help her survive. Amid the high-stakes action, which toggles between the high seas and Prohibition-era speakeasies, Caroline wrestles with her faith as she works to understand whether her time-traveling ability is a curse or a gift. Propulsive and intricately detailed, this hits all the right notes.
