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Brittany
384 pages
A sweeping historical romance of desperate escape, hidden identities, and dangerous courtly wagers.
What it feels like
This historical romance delivers a brisk, sweeping journey that plunges the reader into a world of desperate survival and dangerous courtly intrigue. The mood shifts from the tense dread of an abusive past to the perilous thrill of a hidden identity in a bustling 17th-century London tavern. As the narrative unfolds, the atmosphere becomes charged with romantic tension and high-stakes drama, balancing the vulnerability of a woman on the run with the sweeping romance of a protective hero. The prose leans into the dramatic stakes of vengeance and betrayal, keeping the pacing swift and the emotions heightened. It is a perfect read for those who devour classic historical romances filled with bold rescues, potent enemies, and the triumphant reinvention of a woman fighting for her freedom.
- Mood
- perilous
- suspenseful
- sweeping
- romantic
- Tone
- dramatic
- earnest
- tense
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- escaping abuse · reinventing oneself · dangerous court politics · protective love · vengeance and betrayal
- The writing
- Dramatic and sweeping, leaning into the high stakes of historical romance and courtly intrigue.
- The arc
- Moves from desperate survival and hidden fear to bold romance and perilous confrontation.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love high-stakes historical romances where desperate escapes lead to protective heroes and dangerous court politics.
Content notes
- domestic abuse
- infidelity
- violence
About the book
She was a young French woman living a quiet hell until her husband's brutality finally forced her to strike back --- and flee before her crime was discovered...
Assuming a new identity, she called herself Brittany and took work in a London tavern, hoping to go unnoticed. But her rare beauty did not escape the attention of the king's men who ventured into the taproom. Only the intervention of the bold and handsome Tristan Savidge saved Brittany from becoming the prize in a wager with the king. Yet Tristan's daring move earned him and the mysterious Brittany a potent enemy in the court and set them on a perilous path of love, vengeance and betrayal...
Description from Open Library.
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