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Only love can set you free
In Victorian England, Emily and her daughter Amelia are prisoners in the attic of Emily's wealthy sister, struggling for survival. Amelia, a girl who has never felt the sun on her skin, possesses a remarkable gift—she can separate from her body and soar through the skies. As Emily reflects on her youthful dreams and the passionate affair she had with the brilliant black playwright Josiah Equiano, she grapples with the painful realities of family honour, racial hatred, and treachery.
When forced towards an unwanted marriage and facing her sister's deadly machinations, Emily’s resolve hardens. She will protect Amelia at all costs and seek vengeance against those who would kill for their twisted sense of honour, even if it means confronting the darkness that binds them all.
In a world where love and loyalty are tested, can a mother’s fierce determination break the chains of oppression?
Start binge-reading this timeless tale with "a bit of a ghost story". Click the button above to buy your copy.
*Please note that the spelling of this novel is English (UK)*
Readers' reviews of Tami Egonu's
"The love story captured my heart, but the message of hope that resonated throughout is what made this one of the best historical fiction books I've ever read. If you enjoy historical fiction and romance, please read this book~ I have no doubt it will move you like it has me"—Susan, Amazon USA (Bird #1)
"If you can suspend belief, which I did, the book is addictive. As soon as I'd finished it, I searched and purchased book 2 -- and then immediately book 3. Really recommended -- but you have to be able to suspend your reality."—E. R. Spritzer, Amazon Canada (Bird #1)
"Very enjoyable romance."—LoveDogs, Amazon USA (The Hourglass)
In Victorian England, Emily and her daughter Amelia are prisoners in the attic of Emily's wealthy sister, struggling for survival. Amelia, a girl who has never felt the sun on her skin, possesses a remarkable gift—she can separate from her body and soar through the skies. As Emily reflects on her youthful dreams and the passionate affair she had with the brilliant black playwright Josiah Equiano, she grapples with the painful realities of family honour, racial hatred, and treachery.
When forced towards an unwanted marriage and facing her sister's deadly machinations, Emily’s resolve hardens. She will protect Amelia at all costs and seek vengeance against those who would kill for their twisted sense of honour, even if it means confronting the darkness that binds them all.
In a world where love and loyalty are tested, can a mother’s fierce determination break the chains of oppression?
Start binge-reading this timeless tale with "a bit of a ghost story". Click the button above to buy your copy.
*Please note that the spelling of this novel is English (UK)*
Readers' reviews of Tami Egonu's
"The love story captured my heart, but the message of hope that resonated throughout is what made this one of the best historical fiction books I've ever read. If you enjoy historical fiction and romance, please read this book~ I have no doubt it will move you like it has me"—Susan, Amazon USA (Bird #1)
"If you can suspend belief, which I did, the book is addictive. As soon as I'd finished it, I searched and purchased book 2 -- and then immediately book 3. Really recommended -- but you have to be able to suspend your reality."—E. R. Spritzer, Amazon Canada (Bird #1)
"Very enjoyable romance."—LoveDogs, Amazon USA (The Hourglass)
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Published March 28, 2025
About the author
Tami Egonu
10 books68 followersTami Egonu writes contemporary romance alongside atmospheric gothic fiction filled with haunted places, generational secrets, and heroines who refuse to surrender to the darkness around them. Drawn to the eerie beauty of crumbling estates, forgotten histories, and the thin line between the supernatural and the psychological, she crafts stories where mystery, magic, and emotion intertwine.
When not writing, Tami can often be found wandering old buildings, researching Victorian oddities, or drinking too much tea while plotting the next twist of a family curse.
She also writes emotional, character‑driven women’s fiction and contemporary romance set in sun‑drenched locations, exploring healing, identity, and rediscovery. Her contemporary romances blend sensuality with deeper emotional journeys, often following 30‑plus heroines rebuilding their lives and finding unexpected connection.
When not writing, Tami can often be found wandering old buildings, researching Victorian oddities, or drinking too much tea while plotting the next twist of a family curse.
She also writes emotional, character‑driven women’s fiction and contemporary romance set in sun‑drenched locations, exploring healing, identity, and rediscovery. Her contemporary romances blend sensuality with deeper emotional journeys, often following 30‑plus heroines rebuilding their lives and finding unexpected connection.
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