The Beatrice King Letters
Beneath the glittering facade of Victorian high society,
love and loyalty bloom in The Gilded Shadow.

In the elite society of late 19th-century Victoria, British Columbia, Beatrice King, the daughter of a powerful timber and coal magnate, is expected to make a brilliant match.
Her every step is meticulously orchestrated to secure a life of privilege and social standing, shared in lively letters with her best friend, Agnes, who moves in the upper class circles of Toronto society.
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But a familiar face from her past threatens to unravel Beatrice's well-ordered days. Charles Campbell, a childhood friend, has returned to Victoria, stirring up a flurry of excitement among the city's young ladies. Yet, beneath his quiet demeanor lies a man haunted by a mysterious past.
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As their paths cross once more, Beatrice finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Charles. His guarded nature hints at a secret too painful to share.
Can Beatrice's kind heart help him confront the demons he's left behind? And will their friendship become something more?
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