Eighteen-year-old Mavis Sokolo had no idea the nightmare she was about to embark on once she entered Russian court. In this historical fiction, the wife of the second-born to the king witnesses just how terrifying her arranged husband, Teo Volkov really can be as he rises rapidly through the line of succession and attains the crown.
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In a realm riddled with corruption and brutal power struggles, the hungry hills of Russia see the second son of the King, Prince Teo Volkov, rises through the line of succession to become the most feared and formidable ruler in Russian history. His relentless ambition and cunning nature propel him forward, leaving a trail of bloodshed and betrayal in his wake. Teo spares no one who stands in his path to the throne, eliminating rivals, traitors, and anyone who dares question his authority.
Meanwhile, Mavis Sokolo, a young woman from a prominent noble family, finds herself caught in the web of Teo's ambition. Arranged to marry the prince as a debt paid off, Natalya enters the court with trepidation and a heavy heart. Despite the tumultuous circumstances, Natalya possesses a kind and empathetic spirit, which sets her apart from the ruthless courtiers around her.
As Teo and Mavis' marriage unfolds, their relationship develops into something unexpected. Despite the cruelty and darkness surrounding them, Natalya's love and care manage to reach the depths of Ivan's hardened heart. She becomes his moral compass, guiding him toward a path of compassion and justice, even as they face the challenges of ruling a nation during a devastating famine.
With vivid historical detail, intricate characters, and a gripping narrative, "Crimson Thrones" immerses readers in a compelling tale of power, love, and redemption set against the backdrop of a famine-stricken Russia.
Just when she's decided to leave the Town, Lady Cressida Belverst is forced to marry Lord Calan Haverston, the man who coincidentally knows a way out. Agreeing to marry for all the wrong reasons, can Cressida and Calan find out where their hearts truly belong?
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It is impossible to leave the Town, but one woman is determined to escape with the help of her betrothed.
Lady Cressida Belverst has always been judged as a walking scandal. Oh, how she tries (on some rare occasions) to be proper! When her parents arrange for her to marry a rich lord, Cressida has had enough. She has to leave the Town because she will not be forced to live with a man she doesn't love. But what happens if the very man she's betrothed to is the only one who can help her get out?
Calan Haverston, the Lord of Easton, takes the risk and helps his betrothed by using his knowledge of the Town's secrets because he is as willing as she to stay free of marriage for reasons completely different. He has dark secrets he cannot share with her, and his life is not one he can likewise open to anyone. But what happens when she leaves after awakening desires he thought he has under control? And what happens when he finds himself longing for her?
Cressida goes to a completely different place, one she has only heard in stories and read in books, with hopes of finding what her heart has always longed for. But love, mystery and secrets will chase her and it will only be a matter of time before she realizes what her heart truly desires.
*This story is a standalone title in the Haverston Family series.