Victoria

By Rob Shelsky
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Published: April 16, 2012
Words: 89,023 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476431758

Short description

Victoria, a slightly-sensual, historical, suspense romance. Caught between conflicting demands of a dominating father, one who faces ruin, as well as an ex-lover who simply refuses to let go, and a cold new husband who wants only "good connections," can this young Victorian woman find love? If so, will it be in the arms of the handsome Irish stableman, the dark-haired, blue-eyed, Bran?

Extended description

Victoria, is the historical suspense romance of the year. Caught between conflicting demands of a dominating father desperate for money, one who faces ruin otherwise, an ex-lover who simply refuses to let go, and a cold new husband who wants only "good connections," can this young Victorian woman find love? If so, will it be in the arms of the Irish stableman, the dark-haired, blue-eyed Bran? Or will a single-minded father, a distant mother, resentful and plotting new in-laws, a calculating husband, and a terrible shipwreck all combine to destroy her chances?

For young Victoria of Devon, England, the answers won't come easily. She must plot and fight to survive, for herself and her unborn child. Somehow, Victoria must find some aid, some help from some quarter. However, when she is forced into an arranged marriage and moves to Dublin, Ireland, what allies can she find there? Perhaps one, a common stableman who sees Victoria for what she is, a strong, independent and beautiful young .. (Read more) Victoria, is the historical suspense romance of the year. Caught between conflicting demands of a dominating father desperate for money, one who faces ruin otherwise, an ex-lover who simply refuses to let go, and a cold new husband who wants only "good connections," can this young Victorian woman find love? If so, will it be in the arms of the Irish stableman, the dark-haired, blue-eyed Bran? Or will a single-minded father, a distant mother, resentful and plotting new in-laws, a calculating husband, and a terrible shipwreck all combine to destroy her chances?

For young Victoria of Devon, England, the answers won't come easily. She must plot and fight to survive, for herself and her unborn child. Somehow, Victoria must find some aid, some help from some quarter. However, when she is forced into an arranged marriage and moves to Dublin, Ireland, what allies can she find there? Perhaps one, a common stableman who sees Victoria for what she is, a strong, independent and beautiful young woman, determined to somehow survive in a world not of her choosing, one not of her making.

This tale, although fiction, is based on the true event of a skeleton discovered in a hidden room at Chambercombe Manor, in Devon, England. Will Victoria end up by being that skeleton, or will she survive? Victoria, a slightly sensual novel.
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romance, love story, historical romance, romance novel, bestseller, romance adventure, romance suspense, victorian romance, romance 1870s, historical romance suspense

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