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The Elopement

A Powerful, Uplifting Tale of Forbidden Love
By Tracy Rees
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Set in 1897, The Elopement follows Rowena Blythe, a wealthy and stunning society beauty whose parents expect her to marry well as her twenty-fourth birthday approaches. Commissioned for a portrait to bolster her status, Rowena finds herself drawn not to the elite suitors of her world but to Bartek, the artist's wild, romantic, and Bohemian assistant. Facing the judgement of her family and society, she must decide whether to risk everything for true love.
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This novel is ideal for readers who enjoy historical romance with strong female protagonists, richly drawn settings, and stories of personal courage and passion in Victorian society.

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Spellbinding historical fiction from Tracy Rees, the bestselling author of Amy Snow and The Rose Garden. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Dinah Jefferies.

A wealthy heiress, an unsuitable match, a scandal in society . . .

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1897. Rowena Blythe is wealthy, entitled and beautiful. As her twenty-fourth birthday approaches, she is expected to marry - and to marry well.

Her parents commission a portrait of Rowena to help cement her reputation as a great society beauty. However, Bartek, the artist's young assistant, is unlike any man Rowena has met before - wild, romantic and Bohemian. While society at large awaits the announcement of Rowena's engagement, it is Bartek who captures Rowena's heart along with her likeness.

Rowena knows her parents would never approve of Bartek, who in their eyes is nothing but a penniless foreigner. As her feelings grow, she has no-one to turn to. Dare she risk everything for love?

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The Elopement is praised for its escapist historical romance filled with female empowerment, immersive storytelling, and authentic character portrayals. Reviewers highlight Tracy Rees' skillful plot and rich characters that bring Victorian London vividly to life. Admirers describe it as a beautiful, heartfelt tale about love and self-discovery, full of joy and wisdom.

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ISBN: 9781529098624

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Tracy Rees was the first winner of the Richard and Judy 'Search for a Bestseller' competition. She has also won the Love Stories Best Historical Read award and been shortlisted for the RNA Epic Romantic Novel of the Year. A Cambridge graduate, Tracy had a successful career in non-fiction publishing before retraining for a second career practising and teaching humanistic counselling. She has also been a waitress, bartender, shop assistant, estate agent, classroom assistant and workshop leader. Tracy lives on the Gower Peninsula of South Wales.

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