Andi is struggling with her brother Truman's death...as is her mother. Her father has moved out, and on, but he returns to intervene in their recovery. Andi is taking anti-depressants - often and too many and blames herself for Truman's death. Her mother is hospitalized in a recovery program as her husband believes her mind has snapped. She only wants to paint. Andi's father takes her to Paris where he, as a Noble Prize-winning scientist, has been asked to do DNA testing on a preserved heart believed to belong to young Louis XVII. Andi finds a diary and a portrait of the heir apparent in a secret compartment in a guitar case. Exchanging places with the Green Man - Alex, Andi continues the Revolution.
Great information on the French Revolution and music and composers can be found in this captivating YA novel.
Gateway Preliminary Nominee 2012-13
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