Beyond kin

by Elizabeth Ward

Immerse yourself in this epic tale of a regency household. The Brentford family will never be the same again after the death of their beloved mother. As the family become entwined with the delightful Rathbournes; love, death and desire rock the very foundations of innocence and family loyalty. Beginning in 1819, Beyond Kin follows the Brentfords on their journey into adulthood during a period of history synonymous with elegance and romance. Bereft of their mother, the young family are taken under the wing of the Rathbournes; a connection which brings delight and desire. Follow the strong-willed Brentford and Rathbourne women in their quest for love in the 19th century and enjoy the wit and pace of this absorbing depiction of a regency household. Beneath the simplicity of the everyday, Alec Brentford, abandoned by his father, starts to challenge convention; but how will his defiance and hostility fare in a world dominated by pleasantry and etiquette? Become enthralled as psychological motivations begin to dictate the actions above stairs. A gripping read of enormous purpose following all genders and class; captivating characters, passion, wit, torment and an electrifying conclusion.

270 pages, Paperback

Published November 7, 2017

About the author

Elizabeth Ward loves her wicked, lustful alpha males...

But she also loves writing about real women.
With magazines and advertising filled with perfect caricatures of what it is to be female, Elizabeth wants to create something more believable but still entertaining and fun. She likes to write about men and women who are floored but also strong, beautiful but not fake, sexy but not cheap.

She writes about people connected by more than just amazing sex, but by an inner link joining them together emotionally and intellectually.