
The story of a remarkable boy called Yann Margoza; Tetu the dwarf his friend & mentor; Sido unloved daughter of a foolish Marquis; & Count Kalliovski Grand Master of a secret society who has half the aristocracy in thrall to him & wants Yann dead. Yann is spirited away to London but three years later when Paris is gripped by the bloody horrors of the Revolution he returns charged with two missions: to find out Kalliovskis darkest deeds & to save Sido from the guillotine. With a tangle of secrets a thread of magic & a touch of humour the follies of the aristocracy & the sufferings of ordinary people are unfolded as their lives move relentlessly towards the tragic & horrific days of the Terror. THE RED NECKLACE is not only a tremendous adventure story but a vibrant & passionate picture of Paris in turmoil & of a large cast of memorable characters.