Mudlark Waif (Victorian Melodramas, #1)

Engaging, enchanting, elusive Elspeth! A woman is made up of many aspects of personality and Elspeth Merryweather is no exception. She is a young Victorian woman whose character has been formed by necessity, lifted from despair and given hope until a cruel twist of fate changes everything. A simple courageous act on her part leaves her with total amnesia. Remembering nothing of her previous life, she awakens in a void, with no memory of the cruelties she has previously suffered or the love she has recently found. Can Elspeth, a lost waif, survive the rigors of poverty in the harshness of Victorian London? Turning to mudlarking as a way of survival, can she create enough strength to sustain her through desperate times? Will the love of a strict professor make her feel safe using his unique brand of loving discipline? Does Elspeth have enough personal courage to become her own person and rekindle feelings once felt for her lost love, even though she cannot remember his name? Perhaps an emerald, the mystical Shiromani stone, can reignite their passions, bringing together the bonds that were lost. Vanessa Brooks brings us her new sensual melodrama, one that will enthrall you and carry you on a journey into the heart of Victorian London during the 1870s. This is an epic tale that encompasses betrayal and a lasting love that knows no bounds. Publisher’s Note: This book is intended for adults only. It contains elements of power exchange, domestic discipline, and explicit scenes. If any of these themes offend you, please do not purchase.