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Forbidden Love
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 13 2025
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Initially trapped in a loveless engagement to Lady Annelise, Ashworth finds unexpected solace and affection in Edward. Their connection deepens through shared passions-art, literature, philosophy-and grows into a secret love, one they must conceal due to the strict social norms of their era.
Their bond is tested when Edward is sent to fight in the American colonies. Overwhelmed by love and unable to face a future without him, Ashworth abandons his title, family expectations, and social standing to follow Edward across the Atlantic. His journey is perilous and emotionally draining as he endures the challenges of sea travel, war-torn landscapes, and cultural upheaval in a foreign land.
After a harrowing search, Ashworth finds Edward in a secluded valley near Valley Forge, gravely changed by the ravages of war. Their reunion is tender but shadowed by the trauma Edward has endured. Despite the horrors around them, they find fleeting sanctuary in each other's arms. The novel poignantly explores the toll of war, the courage to defy convention, and the transformative power of love.
Forbidden Love is ultimately a story of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring hope of building a life together-even when the world insists it must remain forbidden.
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