Violet

by Charlotte Applewhite

Will a misstep shame or create the greatest love? Prepare to be swept off your feet with this captivating Regency romance.

Violet, third daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Summersley, is a gentle soul who finds solace in quiet pastimes and solitary strolls through the verdant countryside. Yet, despite her penchant for solitude, Violet is determined to brave the whirlwind of her debut season, brimming with glittering balls and enchanting concerts, in the hopes of finding the man who will cherish her for who she truly is, and whom she can love in return.

But when a seemingly innocuous stumble during her presentation to the Queen threatens to derail Violet's dreams of a brilliant marriage, all seems lost. Until she crosses paths with a handsome, considerate gentleman who appears to be the perfect match for her tender heart.

Will Violet's seemingly only chance at true love prevail, or will a fateful misstep determine her quest for happiness?

If you love clean historical romance with characters who draw you into the luxurious world of the Regency, and make you feel part of the family, then you’ll love the Summersley Series.

239 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 15, 2025

Reviews

[Anne-Mammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are in need of comfort, a few hours of undemanding pleasant reading, if you like the Regency period, then this is most definitely the book for you. It is the third book retracing the events surrounding the Summersley family, but can be read as a stand alone, although it might have been a good idea to briefly allude to what had taken place in the previous two books, especially as concerns the reasons for Ambrose's change of character. He is presented as having turned a page in his life but the events which led to this change are not mentioned or even alluded to.
The main characters are all very endearing, whether young or old. Although it could be said that coercive and controlling behaviour is a very contemporary trope, it is cleverly introduced here, a hundred years before it officially became a crime, in a very convincing manner. I really loved the stammering Mr Cox; so gentle and long suffering. I too was encouraged to write with my "good hand". I did not result in speech difficulties but a slight lisp in infancy.
I wonder if the news Estelle has to impart at the end of the novel is the birth of a new baby...although she already has ten children! Maybe it will be connected to Daisy's life. I hope we will get her story in the fulness of time. Thank you Ms Applewhite (aka Julia Brannan). Do continue to write Regency romances as well as your great historical novels from the Jacobite period. Both types are very good and to be recommended.

[Francine Polich-Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 in this series is sweet, empowering and the read I needed to help take me away from all the chaos lurking these days. Once I started Violet I couldn’t put it down. I finished it this morning while having a lovely hurkle durkle. Violet continues the story of the Summersley family and picks up where Ambrose and Estelle left off. The Summersley family patriarch, is embracing his changes and his family and becoming the father and husband they all longed for.
I liked the way Charlotte has written Violet, the gentle, quiet, and thoughtful young woman, who is navigating her first London season. Violet is drawn in by a “gentleman”, effusive with flattery, gifts and a manipulation. He slowly pecks away at Violet’s confidence and nearly succeeds in supplanting her self awareness.
Thankfully the Summersley family are there to support and encourage Violet. When Violet is rescued by young man who sees and respects Violet for the intelligent and compassionate person she is, she soon comes to understand just how disingenuous her betrothed truly is.
I’m looking forward to the next book in this series as we follow the Summersleys.

[Maxine Burns · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was book 3 in Charlotte Applewhite's Summersley series. The storyline took some twists and turns which was good to see. Life of course was different in the Regency period than today and it was good to peak into it. Human traits though carry through the ages. It was a great read.

[Sue Bluntish · Rating 5 out of 5]

marvellous

This is a masterly written love story, with great characters who give the readers a good insight into types of personality traits we all should be aware of.

[Jessica Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love!

I have so enjoyed reading this series! I am really looking forward to the next book! I love the storylines and characters!