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Consequences
This is a historical novella.
Famous for her hospitality, Venerable Catherine McAuley only ever turned away one woman who came to her for help, and that decision haunted her for the rest of her life. This is that servant’s story.
Dublin – 1824. When a fellow maid is forced to temporarily vacate her position under scandalous circumstances, Margaret finds herself in an elevated position under the watchful eye of their master, the infamous Lord Montague. He believes in total obedience from those in his employ and when she dares to fight back, Margaret is left with no choice but to flee or face his wrath. Desperate, she seeks out a pious spinster named Catherine McAuley who is known for her charity to the poor. The decisions both women make upon meeting will irrevocably change the course of both their lives, as well as everyone in their orbit. Based on a true story, this heart-pounding historical tale will leave you wondering just how much has really changed in the last two hundred years.
Famous for her hospitality, Venerable Catherine McAuley only ever turned away one woman who came to her for help, and that decision haunted her for the rest of her life. This is that servant’s story.
Dublin – 1824. When a fellow maid is forced to temporarily vacate her position under scandalous circumstances, Margaret finds herself in an elevated position under the watchful eye of their master, the infamous Lord Montague. He believes in total obedience from those in his employ and when she dares to fight back, Margaret is left with no choice but to flee or face his wrath. Desperate, she seeks out a pious spinster named Catherine McAuley who is known for her charity to the poor. The decisions both women make upon meeting will irrevocably change the course of both their lives, as well as everyone in their orbit. Based on a true story, this heart-pounding historical tale will leave you wondering just how much has really changed in the last two hundred years.
39 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2021
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About the author
Nicole Evelina
15 books191 followersNicole Evelina is a USA Today bestselling novelist, biographer and poet, who lives in South Bend, Indiana. She writes historical fiction, non-fiction, and women’s fiction and her books have won more than 50 awards, including four Book of the Year designations.
Nicole was named Missouri’s Top Independent Author by Library Journal and Biblioboard as the winner of the Missouri Indie Author Project in 2018 and has been awarded the North Street Book Prize and the Sarton Women’s Book Award. One of her books, Madame Presidentess was previously optioned for film.
Her fiction tells the stories of strong women from history and today, with a focus on biographical historical fiction, while her non-fiction focuses on women’s history. Both share the stories of unknown or little-known figures.
Nicole’s writing has appeared in The Huffington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Independent Journal, Curve Magazine and numerous historical publications. She is one of only six authors who completed a week-long writing intensive taught by #1 New York Times bestselling author Deborah Harkness and she has studied memoir writing with Piper Kerman, author of Orange is the New Black.
Nicole is an accomplished speaker, having presented at international, national and regional writing conferences. She is also a ghostwriter and book coach, employed by Kevin Anderson and Associates as well as Gotham Ghostwriters.
Nicole was named Missouri’s Top Independent Author by Library Journal and Biblioboard as the winner of the Missouri Indie Author Project in 2018 and has been awarded the North Street Book Prize and the Sarton Women’s Book Award. One of her books, Madame Presidentess was previously optioned for film.
Her fiction tells the stories of strong women from history and today, with a focus on biographical historical fiction, while her non-fiction focuses on women’s history. Both share the stories of unknown or little-known figures.
Nicole’s writing has appeared in The Huffington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Independent Journal, Curve Magazine and numerous historical publications. She is one of only six authors who completed a week-long writing intensive taught by #1 New York Times bestselling author Deborah Harkness and she has studied memoir writing with Piper Kerman, author of Orange is the New Black.
Nicole is an accomplished speaker, having presented at international, national and regional writing conferences. She is also a ghostwriter and book coach, employed by Kevin Anderson and Associates as well as Gotham Ghostwriters.
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June 19, 2021
Page turner
This book kept me intrigued, even though I know the history of this. I highly recommend reading this historical fiction. Well done, Nicole Evelina!
This book kept me intrigued, even though I know the history of this. I highly recommend reading this historical fiction. Well done, Nicole Evelina!
June 25, 2021
Ok
I was somewhat enjoying the book but I find some of the derogatory language and attempted sexual assault very distressing.
I was somewhat enjoying the book but I find some of the derogatory language and attempted sexual assault very distressing.
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