Forgiven a historical novel: A historical novel

By Geoff Lawson

Forgiven is an absorbing tale of love and redemption set against a background of the Colonial Victorian world.

Rachel is a socialite, and Richard is a humble farm labourer, and both yearn for a future together. Yet, they face an insurmountable obstacle in Rachels father who refuses to give them his blessing.

Undetered, Richard decides on a bold and somewhat hazardous scheme to win Rachels hand. He seizes the opportunity to serve his country by joining the intrepid New Zealand Mounted Rifles, and volunteering to fight in the tumultuous landscape of South Africa. He knows that if he survives his service to Queen and country, then tradition decrees that Rachel's father cannot refuse their wish to marry.

War becomes a grueling test of Richards resilience. He endures mounting stress, danger, and emotional exhaustion, Then, he unexpectedly encounters an aristocratic English noblewoman, and in an unexpected turn of events becomes her protector, where he is thrust into a world of incompatable cultural differences. But, when captivity binds them together they must trust one another, their survival depending on their fragile alliance.

Meanwhile, Rachel faces her own trials at home. Unaware of impending danger she confronts a shocking revelation that stuns her family to the core.

"Forgiven" is not a fairytale romance and dwells on the reality of Victorian views of family, relationships, and Empire. It also has 'old school' romance that mature readers love. It has garnered widespread acclaim, earning a resounding 5 star review from the prestigious "International Review of Books." Through its pages, readers are transported to a bygone age, where love and war intertwine in the unstable crucible of Colonial times. With it's poignant storytelling and restless pace, "Forgiven" will unleash a moving experience in your imagination, leaving a lasting impression long after you turn the last page ...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08H53RQ6P
• ISBN13: 9798678064998
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"