The Peacock's Legacy: A Victorian Saga of Triumph over Adversity - Couverture rigide

Stevens, Sasha M.

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ISBN 10 : 1836635672 ISBN 13 : 9781836635673

Editeur : Uk Book Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

The Peacock's Legacy, a captivating historical romance about Brigid Power, boasts nearly five-star average reviews on Reedsy Discovery, the Online Book Club, and Goodreads.

Brigid's life began in hardship as the daughter of a poor Irish tenant farmer. She faced the tragedy of losing her mother and three brothers during the devastating Famine of the 1840s. These experiences forged her resilient spirit, evident in her rejection of religion and her escape from an arranged marriage orchestrated by her overbearing father.

In Dublin, she joins the Fenian resistance, driven by her love for Niall, a banker. He is a key figure in a Fenian movement and becomes her husband. Still, her idyll is not to last when Niall succumbs to a terrifying disease. Brigid marries another prominent Fenian, whom the British Military seeks for his involvement in Fenian insurrections. He flees to America, and Brigid and his family must flee too. For a time, they flourish until an assassination destroys their peace.

Brigid’s family becomes the centre of her life, and she then remarries; her third husband is a sea captain from Barbados. This happy marriage takes her to the Caribbean, where a surprising revelation tests her spirit. She returns to America to find a mysterious letter that will open the door to long-held secrets and change her life forever.

The story of Brigid is a transatlantic epic of romance, resilience, anguish, love, passion, and, above all, fortitude. Brigid’s resilience and determination have consistently allowed her to flourish, even in challenging circumstances. Her story is a testament to the human spirit's endurance.

• Victorian historical fiction
• Strong leads
• Family sagas with emotional depth
• Historical romance with sweeping backdrops
• Novels by Taylor Caldwell, Lucinda Riley, Kristin Hannah, or Ken Follett

Don't miss this unforgettable saga of triumph over adversity, which one reviewer suggested should be made into a movie. Get your copy today and experience a story that stays with you long after the last page.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Uk Book Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1836635672
• ISBN 13: 9781836635673
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Castle Nick
• Nombre de pages: 410
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible