Lume Books snaps up sequel to Bilyeau historical thriller

Lume Books has snapped up the follow up to Nancy Bilyeau's historical thriller The Blue.

James Faktor, publishing director, acquired world English langauge rights to The Fugitive Colours directly from the author. It will publish 12th May 2022. 

The Blue, published in 2018 by Lume Books, tells the story of aspiring 18th-century artist Genevieve Planché, an English-born descendant of Huguenot refugees. The book follows Genevieve as she navigates the dangerous and twisted underworld of England’s porcelain industry. The Fugitive Colours reunites readers with Genevieve and again reveals "the dazzling world of glamour and teachery in Georgian England".

The publisher said: "Now living and working in Spitalfields, Genevieve is struggling to keep her silk business afloat. When she one day receives a surprise invitation from an important artist, Genevieve grasps at the promise of a better life. But she soon begins to suspect that her own secret past has more to do with her entrée into London society than her talent. One wrong move could cost her not just her artistic dreams but the love of those she holds dear. And watching from the shadows are ruthless spies who wish harm to all of England."

Faktor said: "I hope that readers are ready to follow Genevieve Planché on another dazzling adventure through the murky, pulsating streets of Huguenot London."