Prelude for a Lord
“Prelude for a Lord” by Camille Elliot, published by Zondervan in 2014, is a historical fiction novel set in Bath, England, during 1810. The story follows Alethea Sutherton, a twenty-eight-year-old lady who defies societal norms as a passionate musician. Despite her talent, she faces ostracism for her choice of instrument, the violin, which is deemed inappropriate for women of her standing. As she secretly practices and dreams of escaping to the Continent, her life takes a turn when a thief’s interest in her violin threatens her family, prompting her to seek help from the mysterious Lord Dommick.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of mystery, romance, and the struggle for personal expression against the backdrop of Regency society. Alethea’s journey to uncover the origins of her violin leads her to Dommick, a war-scarred lord who also finds solace in music. Their evolving relationship unfolds amidst the tension of the thief’s escalating desperation, creating a compelling backdrop for Alethea’s quest for freedom and acceptance. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers into a world where love and music collide amid societal constraints.
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Bath, England 1810
At twenty-eight, Alethea Sutherton is past her prime for courtship; but social mores have never been her fort . She might be a lady, but she is first and foremost a musician.
In Regency England, however, the violin is considered an inappropriate instrument for a lady. Ostracized by society for her passion, Alethea practices in secret and waits for her chance to flee to the Continent, where she can play without scandal.
But when a thief ‘s interest in her violin endangers her and her family, Alethea is determined to discover the enigmatic origins of her instrument … with the help of the dark, brooding Lord Dommick.
Scarred by war, Dommick finds solace only in playing his violin. He is persuaded to help Alethea, and discovers an entirely new yearning in his soul.
Alethea finds her reluctant heart drawn to Dommick in the sweetest of duets . . . just as the thief’s desperation builds to a tragic crescendo . . .
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