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The Beatrice King Letters

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

Victorian romance historical fiction letters

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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