title: Shadows of Lions
author: Pike, Scarlette
description: Catherine Kensington is an unmarried heiress at the top of high society, but few are aware that she has recently been manipulated back to England by an abusive mother who sits far too close on the chaise and keeps her only son, Catherine's twin brother, hidden and subdued in the back rooms of their estate. No one suspects Catherine's mother of violence. Not even Catherine's soul mate, Captain Ashmore; her new friend, Sarah Hope; or her African warrior, Mebalwe, who is supposed to be serving as Catherine's protector and her brother's rescuer. Sarah tries to help Catherine, but Sarah's insatiable longing for intrigue and adventure soon overwhelm her. The Captain tries to help but soon begins to doubt Catherine's sanity. Mebalwe supports her but is blocked by a missing piece of the puzzle. Shadows of Lions follows the internal dialogue of several strong characters, but as their experiences flow together, it becomes clear that the answer to all the struggle and hurt lies with a young Scottish girl named Amelia. Only by knowing little Amelia can they all have what they want. Only Amelia can save them.