A Winter at the White Queen
Book One- Romance in the Gilded Age
Ellie Hastings and her family are vacationing at a resort in Florida. Since her parents are deceased, she is now living with her cousin, Ada, Uncle Walter, and Aunt Florence. Aunt Florence is set on Ada marrying into a wealthy family and has her eyes set on Lewis Thornton. Ada, though, is not interested in Lewis, but a friend of his, Jesse. Ada’s parents are not completely sold on Jesse, so Lewis helps set him up with elite business connections to help him. While this is going on, Lewis meets Ellie. Ellie is significantly older than Ada and is deemed a spinster by society, even though she is still young by 2023 standards. She has set her mind on becoming a governess and has given up on marriage. However, she becomes captivated by Lewis’ inventions he works on for his magician friend and the intelligent conversations they have. Lewis also enjoys these conversations and he becomes fond of Ellie’s attachment to his niece, Cora. Both have been burned before by other romantic interests. Can they both get past those former relationships? Will love blossom giving them a second chance at a new life devoid of loneliness?
This novel is set in the Gilded Age/Edwardian time period. It is an era I am not particularly familiar with, so it was an opportunity to learn more about the period. The theme of technology/inventions coupled with maintaining tradition was interesting. There was also a focus on social/economic class and how Ellie, despite her upbringing, often feels more comfortable with the working class.
About the Author:
Denise Weimer is a native of Northern Georgia. She served for three years as managing editor for Lighthouse Publishing. In addition to being a writer, Denise is also a wife and mother of two daughters.
Giveaway:
Denise is giving away a $50 Amazon gift card. Please click on the following link to enter:
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always nice to have real tidbits about the time period included in the book!