However, among all this, Amelie “is like a caterpillar rustling in its cocoon”. The clandestine planning, maneuvering, and back-stabbing create an atmosphere of discontent in his household while the British and the harsh climate demoralize everyone. The British isolate and put more and more restraints on him as the days go by and his courtiers contrive to use him for their own gain while pretending loyalty. However, she is the brightest spot in his life on the miserable island. He talks of finding her a husband or sending her to study opera since she has a beautiful voice. Napoleon knows he has feelings for Amelie that he has no right to have. Well-educated, talented, with lots of common-sense knowledge, she is an asset to this despondent group, but hers is a sad position even after she gains the attention of Napoleon. She feels she has a mission to protect “the emperor” that she loves from afar. Nineteen-year-old Amelie, the head chef’s daughter, so naïve, innocent and loyal is one of the entourage. Many who serve in his household and a few courtiers who go with him suffer the same exile and miserable conditions of the island-far from the opulent court in Paris. Napoleon Bonaparte, defeated and a prisoner of the British, must reside on the harsh, end-of-the world Isle of St Helena. Strong emotions in Elysium are bubbling near the surface all the time even though some of the characters work hard to keep them hidden. Will she uncover the culprit in time and join in Napoleon's last great battle plan, a dangerous escape?. Am lie suspects someone in their entourage is poisoning the emperor. After political maneuvers fail to release him from the island, he desires freedom no matter the risk-but will he desert the only woman who has loved him for himself?Elysium, in Greek mythology, is where the gods are sent to die. When her beautiful singing voice catches Napoleon's attention, she is drawn into his clash with their British jailers, court intrigues, and a burgeoning sexual attraction.Napoleon is soured on love, yet this young woman's selfless devotion tugs at his heart. Helena.On this remote, volcanic island, Am lie Perrault, the daughter of Napoleon's head chef, struggles with her low station in life and a fascination with the fallen French emperor.
When her beautiful singing voice catches Napoleon's attention, she is drawn into his clas In 1815, after the battle of Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte and a few loyal followers are exiled to St.
In 1815, after the battle of Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte and a few loyal followers are exiled to St.
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