Later in her career, Patricia Wentworth created the beloved mystery series featuring stalwart amateur sleuth Miss Silver. In this, her first novel, Wentworth spins a gripping tale about a doomed pair of lovers whose tragic story unfurls against the backdrop of the French Revolution. Whether you're a mystery fan, a lover of historical fiction, or a little bit of both, A Marriage Under the Terror deserves a spot on your must-read list.