Vanza Book 1: With This Ring

The "Mad Monk of Monkcrest," Leo Drake, is notoriously eccentric and undoubtedly reclusive, but he is also a renowned antiquities expert. This is why Beatrice Poole, the freethinking authoress of "horrid novels," has demanded his reluctant assistance. Beatrice is searching for the Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite, a mythic treasure she suspects played a role in her uncle's death.

Beatrice finds Leo every bit as fascinating as one of the heroes in her novels, and she's convinced he's the only one who can help her. However, after merely five minutes in her company, Leo is certain he's never met a more infuriating woman, yet one who is also more likely to rescue him from boredom.

The alliance between Beatrice and Leo may well prove to be the biggest mistake of their lives, for a villain lurks in London, waiting for the pair to unearth the Forbidden Rings, knowing that when they do, that day will be their last.

Praise for With This Ring comes from The Denver Post, which states, "If you start an Amanda Quick book in the late afternoon, you'll probably spend the night with it." Additionally, the Daily News of Los Angeles has praised Quick as "an exceptional storyteller."

Despite Leo's notorious eccentricity and reclusive nature, his expertise in antiquities makes him a valuable asset to Beatrice's search for the Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite. Although initially reluctant, he finds himself intrigued by Beatrice, a woman as captivating as the heroes in her own novels. The pair's alliance, however, puts them in the crosshairs of a dangerous villain, who eagerly awaits their discovery of the mythic treasure.

The praise for Amanda Quick's work, particularly the quote from The Denver Post, underscores the author's exceptional storytelling abilities and the captivating nature of her narratives. Readers can expect to be immersed in a thrilling and engaging tale as Beatrice and Leo navigate the challenges and risks associated with their quest.

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