The Thornfield Heiress: A Historical Romance Novella (The Gilded Hearts Chronicles, Book 1)

Beneath the soot-streaked skyline of the Industrial Revolution, where fortunes are made and hearts are broken, Evangeline Thornfield is caught between the gilded expectations of her family and her own yearning for freedom.The once-wealthy Thornfields are on the brink of ruin, and Evangeline’s mother has one solution: marry her off to the insufferable but wealthy Reginald Astley. Trapped in a corset both literal and figurative, Evangeline must play the part of the perfect debutante while secretly defying her mother’s plans through her work teaching impoverished children in the slums.

Her double life brings her face-to-face with James Blackwood, a self-made Irish railroad tycoon whose fiery ambition matches his disdain for high society’s hypocrisy. When circumstances force Evangeline and James into an unlikely partnership, sparks fly—both in the tenements and the drawing rooms of London’s elite. But as whispers of scandal and betrayal threaten to unravel everything, Evangeline must decide: will she choose duty or desire?

Set against the backdrop of a city divided by wealth and poverty, The Thornfield Heiress is a story of forbidden love, family secrets, and the courage to forge your own destiny.

Perfect for fans of historical romance, strong-willed heroines, and sweeping love stories that defy societal norms.