Description
Finola Austins’ historical fiction debut is a captivating and suspenseful novel that brings to life the scandalous love affair between Lydia Robinson and Branwell Brontë. Set in the Yorkshire moors in the 1840s, the novel tells the story of Lydia, a young woman who is hired as a governess to the Robinson children. Branwell, the eldest son, is a talented artist but also a troubled and reckless young man. Lydia is drawn to his passion and creativity, and they soon begin a secret affair.Their love affair is met with disapproval from both families, and the consequences are far-reaching. This is a story of forbidden love, betrayal, and redemption. It is also a powerful portrait of a woman who was unfairly vilified by history.
