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Jude Lucens

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Jude writes historical romances about marginalised people affiliating and building family in the face of restrictive, often punitive, social norms. Her debut novel, Behind These Doors, is a 2019 Lambda Literary Awards finalist (Category: Bisexual Fiction).

For several years, she was a 1st Century Roman and Early Medieval re-enactor. Her primary focus was combat and target archery, and her secondary, living history and craft demonstrations—mostly fletching and ring-mail making—as well as explaining period clothing, weaponry, armour and basic combat techniques. She has hung up her bow and cedarwood arrows, and now makes silver and bronze jewellery instead.

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I just finished reading Behind These Doors for the second time and loved it just as much as the first time <3 So, for my question: Do Lucien and Aubrey ever find a way to live more closely together?

Jude Lucens I'm so glad you're enjoying it so much!

I haven't yet got that far in writing Lucien and Aubrey's journey, but I definitely intend for them to work out…moreI'm so glad you're enjoying it so much!

I haven't yet got that far in writing Lucien and Aubrey's journey, but I definitely intend for them to work out a closer, more convenient living arrangement eventually. (less)

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Jude, did William or poor little Jem ever got better?

Jude Lucens I'm afraid William and Jem are both 50 years too early for effective treatments for their illnesses. Even nowadays, with the best possible medical car…moreI'm afraid William and Jem are both 50 years too early for effective treatments for their illnesses. Even nowadays, with the best possible medical care, people with their conditions are permanently chronically ill, with periods of flare and remission.

<spoiler>Now that Cath and Ben have access to financial assistance for him, Jem's chances are much better, and he'll have periods of relatively good health, like William. In my mind, Jem and William both survive to be at least middle-aged. It's over-optimistic for the period, but I won't have them die so young, and that's that!

A lot of William's unhappiness isn't his illness itself but the loneliness and frustration it brings. He has the best medical care, and Lucien, McHenry, and Mrs Spence do their best, but he doesn't have enough social and emotional support. Living with a chronic illness isn't easy, even nowadays, but with support and the right people around you it's possible to live a fulfilling and happy life despite it. And in my mind, both Jem and William do, in the end. :) </spoiler>(less)

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	Behind These Doors (Radical Proposals, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 609 ratings — published 2018 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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