Across the Ages is the gripping fourth book in the fantastic Timeless series. This novel, besides being an historical work of art, for those of us who also write, it’s a masterclass in building and maintaining tension. Thirdly, while I’m gushing, it’s ridiculously clever to the point the time traveling ramifications made my head hurt at times. I consider myself relatively intelligent, but I truly don’t know how Gabrielle Meyer keeps all the details straight.

This time around we meet Caroline who lives two lives, two hundred years apart. Unlike previous books though, Caroline didn’t have a ‘time crossing’ mother to explain what was going on. In 1727 she’s the ward of an overbearing grandfather. Before events take turn she runs away to try and find her mother to see if she had the same condition. In 1927 she’s the daughter of a pastor whose impassioned speeches on morality are catching the attention of a nation. However Caroline’s father doesn’t know his two sons are crooked.

Much like in book one, When the Day Comes, there’s a big plot twist two third of the way through, regarding Caroline’s mother, and this was so clever it made the whole book for me. If you like history, romance, intrigue, pirates(!) and to be kept guessing, then this is a book and series for you.

I received a copy of Across the Ages from the publisher via NetGalley, the fan-girling is all my own.