We’re delighted to bring you THREE historical novels set in the Victorian era. These brilliant novels bringing to life the world of Charles Dickens are out now.
FAR ABOVE RUBIES | THE BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE | THE GILDED CAGE
Each book follows a different connection in Charles Dickens' life and provides fascinating insight into Victorian England.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:
“This novel is notable for the author’s delivery of character. Dickens, Ellen and Collins are vividly portrayed, and the relationships in the novel are exceptionally convincing.” Carol Mcgrath, Historical Novel Society
“The author captures all these moments supremely well.” Gerry
“This is a great read.” Carol
“This is a fascinating novel about an intriguing Victorian woman.“ Historical Novel Society
Discover more about each of Anne-Marie Vukelic’s captivating historical novels below.
FAR ABOVE RUBIES
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AU 99C: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08V5HTL83/
The captivating story of Charles Dickens’ wife in her own words. Being married to a literary genius isn't easy.
‘So if I was on the edge of reason, who was to blame? I for not disciplining my boisterous thoughts, or my husband for pushing me beyond the limits of what any woman should have to bear?’
London, December 1834.
At her father’s famous Boxing Day party, young Catherine Hogarth falls in love with an up-and-coming writer.
The only problem is — so does her sister.
Catherine can’t wait to become Mrs Dickens. But do her husband’s affections really lie with her sister?
As the most famous young author of his day, Dickens travels to Italy and America. He attracts female attention wherever he goes . . .
Forlorn Catherine, bearing child after child, finds that she is always in her husband’s shadow.
Catherine recounts the heartbreaking ups and downs of her marriage to the restless, mercurial Dickens.
Hear her story now in this compelling historical novel bringing to life Victorian London in rich detail.
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THE BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
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The captivating story of Charles Dickens’ wife in her own words. Being married to a literary genius isn't easy.
‘So if I was on the edge of reason, who was to blame? I for not disciplining my boisterous thoughts, or my husband for pushing me beyond the limits of what any woman should have to bear?’
London, December 1834.
At her father’s famous Boxing Day party, young Catherine Hogarth falls in love with an up-and-coming writer.
The only problem is — so does her sister.
Catherine can’t wait to become Mrs Dickens. But do her husband’s affections really lie with her sister?
As the most famous young author of his day, Dickens travels to Italy and America. He attracts female attention wherever he goes . . .
Forlorn Catherine, bearing child after child, finds that she is always in her husband’s shadow.
Catherine recounts the heartbreaking ups and downs of her marriage to the restless, mercurial Dickens.
Hear her story now in this compelling historical novel bringing to life Victorian London in rich detail.
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THE BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
OUT NOW
UK £1.99: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08V5M7T6H/
US $2.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V5M7T6H/
CA $2.99: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08V5M7T6H/
AU $3.99: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08V5M7T6H/
“All that I can see, all that I can hear, and all that I can think of is her; she is everywhere and everything to me...”
In the summer of 1857, Charles Dickens becomes obsessed with a woman who will change his life forever. To pursue her, he will risk everything. The woman who haunts his every thought is young actress, Ellen Ternan.
Dickens, for all his originality, daring and brilliance, is not free. He is bound by Victorian moral and social convention.
Meanwhile his family is in turmoil. His son struggles with being the heir of the world's most famous author.
Discover the beautifully told inside story of Charles Dickens in love.
“I only ask to be free: the butterflies are free.” Bleak House, Charles Dickens
THE GILDED CAGE
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A GRIPPING HISTORICAL NOVEL BASED ON ONE YOUNG HEIRESS’S REAL-LIFE STRUGGLE
Please note this book was originally published as “Caged Angel”
London, 1837.
At 23, Angela Burdett inherits her grandfather’s share in Coutts Bank.
She is now the richest woman in England.
Working alongside her close friend, Charles Dickens, she establishes a home for ‘fallen women’.
Angela will refuse multiple proposals of marriage. She prefers her role of ‘queen of the poor’.
With Dickens as her champion, she is free to explore opportunities not usually open to women of her time.
But her high-profile position draws the attention of mentally unstable barrister, Richard Dunn.
Through his journal of bloodstained poems and deranged fantasies, the frenzied consciousness of Richard Dunn is revealed.
A CAPTIVATING TALE OF THE DANGERS OF OBSESSION AND A WOMAN’S LIFE IN VICTORIAN ENGLAND
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