Theresa Howes

Lose yourself in this Gilded Age historical fiction, perfect for fans of Luisa A. Jones and Beatriz Williams … ORDER NOW! ‘Offers a glimpse into the lives and dilemmas of women in America’s Gilded Age … a clever reworking of Mansfield Park’ Luisa A. Jones Newport, 1895. After failing to make a positive impression on New York’s ‘old money’, Madeline Crosby and her beloved brother and protector, Hugh, escape to their inherited summer house in Newport. As Hugh’s half-sister who spent most of her childhood in a brothel until her mother died – something society is unwilling to forgive – Beachlands is the fresh start Madeline desperately needs. The siblings expand their social circle, making ‘new money’ acquaintances. Despite his good nature, Hugh is prone to flirting and Madeline captures the unwanted attention of the man whose family destroyed her mother and continues to exploit women. As lines are crossed and reputations threatened, Madeline becomes determined to ignore her heart and fix the situation. But can she keep her tarnished past buried? And will she ever allow herself to love? ***** ‘This meticulously researched book is a delight for lovers of American historical fiction … Howes recreates the glittering world of polo, picnics and parties’ Imogen Martin 'A deliciously fresh take on Jane Austen's Mansfield Park set in Gilded Age New York and Newport. Socially conscious, intrepid, and soulful, Madeline is a heroine to root for!' Hope C. Tarr Praise for Theresa Howes: ‘Truly gripping… I loved it’ Jill Mansell ‘I absolutely loved this… Vivid and heartbreaking’ Lana Kortchik ‘War, passion and tragedy unite in this atmospheric and moving tale’ S D Sykes ‘A wonderfully immersive, emotional read’ Annabelle Thorpe 'Achingly romantic with lashings of Gilded Age glamour.' Jessica Bull

''Achingly romantic with lashings of Gilded Age glamour.'' Jessica Bull''A Matter of Persuasion completely captured my heart! The way it immerses you in the lavish details of the era made me feel like I was living in that time. I couldn’t help but stay up late, lost in the world the author created.'' Reader review ?????''Loved this beautiful Gilded age novel! The outfits the settings and gorgeous historical content had me reading late into the night!'' Reader review ?????Lose yourself in this retelling of Persuasion, the ultimate tale of love, loss and sacrifice, re-imagined in the opulent but guarded Gilded Age society. New York, 1882. Amy Eaton is a bestselling authoress, much to the embarrassment of her family. Proudly ‘old money’, they see her professionalism as an impropriety. Despite their undisguised disdain for her, Amy is bound by a promise she made to her dying mother to look after her two sisters and father.Eight years have passed since Amy gave up the love of her life, after her mother’s best friend persuaded her not to marry him. But now Wareham is back: a rich, self-made man in search of a wife.Doing her best to forget the life she might have had with Wareham, Amy must learn how to navigate her small social circle without letting her true feelings show. As new and unexpected situations arise, will Amy defy expectations and choose her own pat? raise for Theresa Howes:‘Truly gripping… I loved it.’ Jill Mansell, Sunday Times bestselling author of Promise Me‘I absolutely loved this… Vivid and heartbreaking.’ Lana Kortchik, USA Today bestselling author of Sisters of War‘War, passion and tragedy unite in this atmospheric and moving tale.’S D Sykes, author of the Oswald de Lacy Medieval Murders series‘A wonderfully immersive, emotional read.’Annabelle Thorpe, author of The Enemy of Love‘I stayed up late into the night to finish… A thrilling, exciting story… You might want to have some tissues handy.’Reader review ?????‘This book will stay with me for a long time. A credit to Theresa Howes for exquisite writing and an evocative storyline.’Reader review ?????‘It was absolutely compulsive – my heart was in my throat for the brilliant heroine all the way through.’Reader review ?????