Blurb ~ It is 1837 and the young Queen Victoria has just
ascended the English throne.
Orphaned and penniless after her father’s death in India, Lucy Alleyne is
forced to accept a post as companion to an elderly lady until a distant
relative spirits her away to Castle Athal on the Cornish coast. But Lucy’s
initial gratitude at Lady Demelza Jago’s benevolence soon gives way to unease.
The ancient Cornish castle, known locally as Tenebris, is a dark monument to
the family’s history and secrets. Within its embrace Lucy is drawn into
friendship with Tynan Jago. The young Earl of Athal is handsome and poetic yet
tortured, like his father before him. Tynan is utterly different from his
uncle, Uther, whose seductive, leonine power radiates from his every word and
gesture.
Between them the two Jago men have innocent Lucy enthralled—mind, body and soul.
If she remains within the bloodstained castle walls, with their history of
ill-starred passion and madness, a mere broken heart will seem a blessing.
Logline ~ Lucent in Tenebris - Shine in Darkness
Publication Date ~ February 2014