A Paris lunatic asylum. A woman imprisoned. Plunge into France on the brink of Revolution. Winner, EFestival of Words 2013, Historical Fiction category. Shortlisted, Writing Magazine Self-Publishing Awards, 2013. Featured in “Off the Beaten Path” recommendations, Historical Novel Society Conference, 2013. They drowned Victoire’s mother, claiming she was a witch. Then her father died beneath the wheels of a nobleman’s carriage. Forced to leave her village, Victoire finds work in Paris. But domestic employment comes at a high price and the orphaned girl suffers gruesome abuse at the hands of a diabolical aristocracy. Accused of a heinous crime, they imprison her in the depraved lunatic asylum, La Salpêtrière. With the help of ruthless seductress, Jeanne de Valois –– conwoman of the Necklace Affair that brought down Marie Antoinette –– Victoire must find the strength to join the revolutionary force storming the Bastille. Can she survive a chilling betrayal and rise above her impoverished peasant roots to take her place in this new, post-revolutionary France? Based on historical fact, Spirit of Lost Angels is a riveting testament to the courage of women facing tragedy, betrayal and insanity in a world where their gift can be their curse. Francophiles will want this one and those who enjoy historical fiction that doesn't focus on royals … Audra Book Blogger, Unabridged Chick. .... I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE when a book sucks me in and is so engrossing that I get ticked when I have to put it down. As a reader, it made me feel as though I was being written into the pages of the book ... Naomi B, A Book and A Review. ... how well written and detailed the book is as the author clearly outlines the path of a commoner's life and the hardship of Victoire's life from childhood to adulthood.....very intriguing. .... an historical book about enduring, accepting, regret, love, loss, family, hope, coming home, and an angel pendant that held it all together for each of the women who wore it. 5/5 - Elizabeth of Silver's Reviews An incredible page turner ... Spirit of Lost Angels is an exciting novel with its many plot twists and high degree of conflict and emotion - Mirella Patzer ... impressed with Perrat's knowledgeable treatment of the role of women during one of France's most tumultuous times, as well as the complexities of insular village life - Darlene Williams The writing is superb, the sights, sounds and smells of a city in turmoil is brought vividly to life .... Josie Barton Spirit of Lost Angels is a tale to lose oneself in ... Liza Perrat persuasively combines fact and fiction in this engrossing novel. The peasants fury, the passion building up to the Bastille storming, and the sense of political explosion are just a few of the vivid illustrations in Spirit of Lost Angels -- Andrea Connell ... a truly astounding book that will have you reaching out to the characters, feeling for them, and fiercely cheering them on ... engrossing, absorbing and you won't be able to put this down. ... a book not to be missed ... perfect for fans of historical fiction. Megan, Reading in the Sunshine ... escapist fun -- Francophiles will want this one and those who enjoy historical fiction that doesn't focus on royals ... great fun for the summer read -- and I can't wait to see what Perrat does next. Audra, Unabridged Chick Liza Perrat brings to life the sights and sounds of 18th century France. Her extensive research shines through in her writing, from the superstitions of the villagers to the lives of the more sophisticated Parisians -- Anne Cater (Top 500 Amazon reviewer) Liza was born in Australia, where she went to school then worked as a general nurse and midwife. After meeting her French husband on a bus in Bangkok in 1988 and, three children and many pets later, she has now been living in a rural village in France for thirty years. She works part-time as a medical translator, and as a novelist.For newsletter signups, Liza offers her award-winning short story collection, Friends and Other Strangers: https: //books2read.com/u/mleND9Website: www.lizaperrat.comFacebook Author page: https: //www.facebook.com/Liza-Perrat-232382930192297Instagram: https: //www.instagram.com/lizaperrat