...ons known to and/or admired by me. To that end, I thank my husband Jeffrey Cathcart, my dear friend Tom Westlake, and actors Gerard Butler and Earl ... ...tler and Earl Carpenter for inspiration. I am also grateful to Paddy Doyle Cathcart, who became Pierre in these pages. Jacket design by James Courtn... ...hcart, who became Pierre in these pages. Jacket design by James Courtney (c) Sharon E. Cathcart, 2009. All rights reserved. 2 Chapter 1 Paris, Franc... ... became Pierre in these pages. Jacket design by James Courtney (c) Sharon E. Cathcart, 2009. All rights reserved. 2 Chapter 1 Paris, France March, 1... ...up the chicken we’d bought earlier in the day. Pierre had jumped up on the draining board and knocked down the roasting pan lid. Erik looked so an... ...e Opera Garnier during the same time that you were there.” I felt the color drain from my face, and when I turned to Claire I saw a mixture of emotio... ...k isn’t here just now. May I have the sisters bring you tea?” I wracked my brain, for Merrick’s name was familiar to me. I finally remembered readi...