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Overview"Finding the girl of his dreams should have been a blessing. But people were watching ... prepared to do anything to keep them apart. If only they'd considered the unintended consequences... Farm labourer Charles Jackson doesn't expect much from life. For the price of a few pints of ale and enough food on the table, he's happy to take work where he can get it. But when he finds himself at Chadwick's farm, all that changes... Falling in love with the farmer's daughter wasn't part of his plans. But when they're found in an intimate embrace, his troubles are only just beginning... Inspired by real events, Condemned by Fate is a standalone, short story prequel to The Ambition & Destiny Series, an epic family saga set in Victorian-era England. If you like love stories that are more than just a romance, then you'll love the prequel to VL McBeath's engaging series. GOLD Quality Mark ""This is an excellent short piece to introduce the series."" BooksGoSocial Buy Condemned by Fate and step back in time today Please Note: This is a short story, approximately 40 pages long. It is written in UK English. Occasional words use the Old English spelling." Full Product DetailsAuthor: VL McBeathPublisher: Valyn Publishing Imprint: Valyn Publishing Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.074kg ISBN: 9780995570832ISBN 10: 0995570833 Pages: 58 Publication Date: 29 May 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsGOLD Award Winner: This is an excellent short piece to introduce the series. BooksGoSocial Captivates your attention from the start and keeps you turning the page until the end An exceptionally well-written and convincing portrayal of 1839 rural life A beautiful tale of love and loss filled with emotions of suspense, romance, betrayal and sadness Based on historical fact, the nostalgia is a palpable cross between Laurie Lee (Cider with Rosie) and Anthony Trollop A Captivating Short Story Charged with Emotion ​​ Author InformationBorn and raised in Liverpool (UK), VL McBeath trained as a scientist and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for many years. It was only when she was researching her family history that the idea for The Ambition & Destiny Series was born. In those early days, she had no idea what she would find or where it would lead. A couple of years later, however, she felt compelled to turn the unfolding story into a novel. She now lives in Cheshire with her husband, youngest daughter, and cat. In addition to family history, her interests include rock music and Premier League Football. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |