{"product_id":"the-river-of-no-return-isbn-9780142180839","title":"The River of No Return","description":"\u003cb\u003eNamed a Notable Fiction Book of 2013 by \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An engrossing adventure, with mystery, romance, humor, and impeccable historical detail.” –\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevon, 1815. The charming Lord Nicholas Davenant and the beguiling Julia Percy should make a perfect match. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBut before their love has a chance to grow, Nicholas is presumed dead in the Napoleonic war.\u003cbr\u003eNick, however, is lost in time. Somehow he escaped certain death by leaping two hundred years forward to the present day where he finds himself in the care of a mysterious society – the Guild. Questioning the limits of the impossible, Nick is desperate to find a way back to the life he left behind. Yet with the future of time itself hanging in the balance, could it be that the girl who first captured his heart has had the answers all along? Can Nick find a way to return to her?Praise for \u003ci\u003eThe River of No Return\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A wonderful first novel...Ridgway spins an intricate narrative in elegant prose that combines the best of various genres - spy thriller, historical romance, science fiction, fantasy. Throughout, her juxtaposition of past and present is dazzling and often amusing...\u003ci\u003eThe River of No Return \u003c\/i\u003ehas the feel of an instant classic.\" -\u003ci\u003eWashington Post \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A time-traveling couple enter \u003ci\u003eThe River of No Return \u003c\/i\u003ein Bee Ridgway’s thrill ride.” –Vanity Fair\"A highly entertaining romp; her historical details are accurate, and the character are believable. Fans of Diana Gabaldon's \"Outlander\" series should enjoy this time-traveling romantic adventure, which may also attract readers who like historical fiction with a twist.\" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e“In her stellar debut, Ridgway manages the permutations of the time-travel trope with originality and aplomb.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e“Ridgway offers a well-crafted blend of science fiction, romance, mystery, and historical fiction.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"Bee Ridgway's deliciously fun debut covers ground similar to smart bodice rippers such as \u003ci\u003eOutlanders \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDiscovery of Witches\u003c\/i\u003e.\" - \u003ci\u003eAll You\u003c\/i\u003e\"[A] passionate, thought-provoking and consistently fun debut that's best described as a Regency romance wrapped in a spy novel covered in science fiction.\" - \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\"Verdict: Buy, and make sure to start it on a day you don't have to go to work.\" - Book Riot\"\u003ci\u003eThe River of No Return \u003c\/i\u003eby Bee Ridgway is teh kind of book that is meant to be read under the covers with a flshlight.\" - \u003ci\u003eChicago Reader\u003c\/i\u003eBee Ridgeway is an English professor at Bryn Mawr College. She lives in Philadelphia.","brand":"Plume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301407510757,"sku":"NP9780142180839","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780142180839.jpg?v=1767741257","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-river-of-no-return-isbn-9780142180839","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}