Finally, to those of you who see injustice and take action, however small it may be: you are my heroes. Your determination and daring, your righteous anger and your courage give me hope. This book is for you.
ALSO BY GITA TRELEASE
All That Glitters
(previously published as Enchantée)
About the Author
Born in Sweden to Indian and Swedish parents, Gita Trelease has lived in many places, including New York, Paris, and a tiny town in central Italy. She attended Yale College and New York University, where she earned a Ph.D. in British literature. Before becoming a novelist, she taught classes on writing and fairy tales. Along with her husband and son, Gita divides her time between a village in Massachusetts and the coast of Maine. She is also the author of All That Glitters, the first book in the Enchantée duology. You can sign up for email updates here.
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Contents
Title Page
Copyright Notice
Dedication
Epigraph
Paris, August 1789
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Glossary of French Terms
Historical Note
Acknowledgments
Also by Gita Trelease
About the Author
Copyright
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
EVERYTHING THAT BURNS. Copyright © 2021 by Gita Trelease. All rights reserved. For information, address Flatiron Books, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
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First Edition: 2021