Australian author Karen Brooks rewrites women back into history with this sweeping, breathtakingly researched tale of 17th century London. Set against the backdrop of Restoration London, the plague and the Great Fire, this is a tale of cruelty, revenge, redemption, love and hope, and the sweet, sini
The Chocolate Maker's Wife
β Scribed by Karen Brooks
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Year
- 2019
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 454 KB
- Edition
- US
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN
- 1489261567
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β¦ Synopsis
Australian bestselling novelist Karen Brooks rewrites women back into history with this breathtaking novel set in 17th century London--a lush, fascinating story of the beautiful woman who is drawn into a world of riches, power, intrigue...and chocolate.
Damnation has never been so sweet...
Growing up in an impoverished household with a brutal family, Rosamund Tomkins is both relieved and terrified when her parents all but sell her in a marriage of convenience to a wealthy nobleman, Sir Everard Blithman. Though Rosamund will finally be free of the torment she'd become accustomed to in her childhood home, she doesn't know if she's traded one evil for another. But much to her surprise, Rosamund soon discovers that her arranged marriage is more of a blessing than curse. For her new husband recognizes not only Rosamund's unusual beauty, but also her charm and vibrancy, which seem to enchant almost everyone who crosses her path.
Sir Everard presides over a...
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