A note from Rachel....
What A Woman Desires is my third Victorian romance for
eKensington/Lyrical Press and I am in the process of writing my fourth. I love
the Victorian era! Many people initially think of Queen Victoria in mourning, Dickensian
poverty or cruelty, or ladies dressed in high-neck dresses, looking down their
noses at anyone even thinking an immoral thought, let alone acting on one.
These passing assumptions are not entirely true…although
they are true of some people and places from that time. If you have read any of
my previous books, you will know my Victorian romances tend to be darker than
most on the market, and focus on the lower classes of society, rather than the
upper-middle and middle classes.
It is my mission to prove even people not born into money
deserve a happy ever after!
Many authors, including me, garner a lot of inspiration from
what we read and watch. It is because of my favorite books, films and period TV
series that I became so interested in Victoriana. I am lucky enough to live
just a short drive from the city of Bath, England in one direction and the
beautiful Cotswolds in the other. It would’ve been a sin for me to not take
advantage of my location in my books.
What A Woman Desires and my previous books (The Seduction of
Emily & The Temptation of Laura) are all set in and around Bath. Here are
some books and viewing I highly recommend…albeit most of them are set in
London. Enjoy!
Books
Tipping The Velvet, Affinity & Fingersmith by Sarah
Waters
A Glimpse at Happiness by Jean Fullerton
The Victorian House by Judith Flanders (non-fiction)
Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Mr Briggs’ Hat by Kate Colquhoun
Film/TV
North & South – (British TV)
North & South – (US TV) – these are two VERY different
stories!
Bleak House – (British TV)
The Young Victoria – film
Gangs of New York - film
Blurb:
From country girl to actress of the stage, one
woman dares to live her dreams—but is she brave enough to open her heart…?
Monica Danes always wanted more than the village
of Biddestone had to offer. After a failed courtship to a man of her parents’
choosing, she fled for the city of Bath and never looked back. Today, Monica is
the undisputed queen of the theater—a wealthy, independent woman. But when she
is called home in the wake of tragedy, Monica returns—intending to leave again
as soon as possible.
Thomas Ashby has been a groom at the Danes estate
since he was a boy—and has been enamored with Monica for almost as long. He
knows he isn’t a suitable match for his master’s daughter, despite the special
bond he and Monica have always shared—and their undeniable attraction. But now
that she’s returned, Thomas has one last chance to prove himself worthy—and to
show Monica a life, and a love, she won’t want to give up...
About the Author:
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| Rachel Brimble and Nora Roberts |
Rachel lives with her husband and
two teenage daughters in a small town near Bath in the UK. After having several
novels published by small US presses, she secured agent representation in 2011.
In 2012, she sold two books to Harlequin Superromance and a further three in
2013. She also writes Victorian romance for Kensington--her debut was released
in April 2013, followed by a second in January 2014 and the third is released
Jan 2015.
Rachel is a member of the Romantic
Novelists Association and Romance Writers of America, and was selected to
mentor the Superromance finalist of So You Think You Can Write 2014 contest. When
she isn’t writing, you’ll find Rachel with her head in a book or walking the
beautiful English countryside with her family and beloved black Lab, Max. Her
dream place to live is Bourton-on-the-Water in South West England.
She likes nothing more than
connecting and chatting with her readers and fellow romance writers. Rachel
would love to hear from you!
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Thanks for having me here today, Tricia! Look forward to chatting with your visitors :D
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