In order to protect her, he must ensure she brings it back to them-whether she wants to or not. Now the Ironwoods are searching for a stolen object of untold value, one they believe only Etta, Nicholas’ passenger, can find.

But with the arrival of an unusual passenger on his ship comes the insistent pull of the past that he can’t escape and the family that won’t let him go so easily. Nicholas Carter is content with his life at sea, free from the Ironwoods-a powerful family in the colonies-and the servitude he’s known at their hands. And she’s inherited a legacy she knows nothing about from a family whose existence she’s never heard of.

Thrust into an unfamiliar world by a stranger with a dangerous agenda, Etta is certain of only one thing: she has traveled not just miles but years from home. “Expert… Passenger succeeds as an adventure, as a romance and as a comparison of cultural norms.In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows and loves. Fans will appreciate the well-thought-out conclusion.'- Booklist Online 'This time-traveling adventure is rich in detail, the slowburning relationship between Etta and Nicholas will leave many readers breathless, and the startling cliffhanger will reel them back for the next installment.'- Booklist 'Readers will come for the adventure, stay for the romantic tension.Replete with historical details, this novel is a worthy addition to the growing list of time-travel adventure/romance novels and high-stakes cross-continent treasure hunts.'- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books I can't wait to voyage through the next volume.'- Victoria Aveyard, New York Times #1 best-selling author of Red Queen Fans of Outlander will see so much of Claire in Etta, who holds a smart and headstrong lens to history. 'I was truly transported through this novel, a willing passenger pulled through its pages alongside riveting, romantic characters and an immense world with no end in sight. 'Bracken keeps pages turning.'- Kirkus Reviews

Maas, New York Times #1 best-selling author of the A Court of Thorns and Roses ser Passenger grabs you by the heart from its opening notes and doesn't let go until its knockout, blockbuster finale.'- Sarah J. The clever historical allusions, well-crafted subplots, and cliffhanger ending should leave readers awaiting the next volume.'- Publishers Weekly strong new series.'- School Library Journal ' doesn’t let up its high-octane pace until the final page.

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