Book details
Timeless (Timeless Series)
Published in
2011
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Description
When tragedy strikes Michele Windsor's world, she is forced to uproot her life and move across the country to New York City, to live with the wealthy, aristocratic grandparents she's never met. In their old Fifth Avenue mansion filled with a century's worth of family secrets, Michele discovers a diary that hurtles her back in time to the year 1910. There, in the midst of the glamorous Gilded Age, Michele meets the young man with striking blue eyes who has haunted her dreams all her life a man she always wished was real, but never imagined could actually exist. And she finds herself falling for him, into an otherworldly, time-crossed romance.Michele is soon leading a double life, struggling to balance her contemporary high school world with her escapes into the past. But when she stumbles upon a terrible discovery, she is propelled on a race through history to save the boy she loves a quest that will determine the fate of both of their lives.From the Hardcover edition.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
proficient
Length
288 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Time-Travel Adventure: 'Timeless' offers readers an exciting journey through time, combining historical fiction with a modern twist. The novel's time-travel elements provide a captivating experience for those who enjoy stories that span different eras and settings.
- Romantic Storyline: At the heart of 'Timeless' is a romantic plot that will appeal to fans of love stories that transcend time. The relationship between the protagonist, Michele, and her love interest, Philip, is both touching and complex, drawing readers into their star-crossed romance.
- Musical Integration: Alexandra Monir, being a singer-songwriter herself, integrates music into the narrative in a unique way. Music lovers will appreciate how the story weaves historical and original compositions into the plot, adding an extra layer of depth to the reading experience.
- Mystery and Suspense: The book is not just a romance; it's also filled with mysteries and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Readers who enjoy unraveling puzzles and delving into family secrets will find 'Timeless' to be an intriguing read that keeps them guessing until the end.