Gene of Isis

To my husband David and daughter Sarah for all their love and support throughout my pregnancy and the writing of this book and for John, our new addition—welcome to the family

Table of Contents

Cover Page

Dedication

List of Characters

Prologue

Part 1 Ashlee

Lesson 1 Childhood

Lesson 2 Insanity

Lesson 3 Friendship

Lesson 4 Courtship

Lesson 5 Marriage

Lesson 6 Seduction

Part 2 Mia

Lesson 7 Inheritance

Lesson 8 Travel

Lesson 9 Enlightenment

Lesson 10 Phantasms

Lesson 11 Darkness

Lesson 12 Promises

Lesson 13 Cooperatives

Lesson 14 Passion

Lesson 15 Masquerade

Part 3 Lillet

Lesson 16 Persecution

Lesson 17 Surrender

Lesson 18 Coercion

Lesson 19 Compassion

Lesson 20 Abandonment

Lesson 21 Fears

Lesson 22 Love

Lesson 23 Superconductors

Lesson 24 Wisdom

Epilogue

Bibliography

Glossary Of Terms

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Other Books by

Copyright

About the Publisher

LIST OF CHARACTERS

19^th Century

Ashlee Granville, the Honourable Miss Granville Heroine

Lord Thomas Granville, Baron of Suffolk Ashlee’s Father

Lady Granville, Baroness of Suffolk (Margaret) Ashlee’s Mother