Love In The Shadow Of Freedom

Inspired by true events, this sweeping novel follows one woman's profound conflict between personal desire and a monumental legacy, while another must find the strength to endure a brutal reality.
In 1827, within the drawing rooms of England, the abolition of slavery is a fierce political debate. But thousands of miles away in the sugar cane fields of the West Indies, freedom is still a distant, uncertain hope.

An Impossible Choice: Known as the Liberator's daughter, Lizzie has always been loyal to the passionate work of her father, William Wilberforce, to abolish slavery. Her life is defined by his legacy-until she discovers that the man who has won her heart is guarding a devastating secret. Suddenly, her deepest moral convictions collide with her own desires, forcing her to choose a path that is truly her own.

A Cruel Separation: An ocean away, Rachel faces her own battle. Born into slavery, her world is shattered when she is torn away from her husband by forces completely beyond her control. Forced to endure the harsh, abusive realities of the plantation, she must summon every ounce of resilience to protect her young son and stay strong, all while clinging tightly to the hope of a future family reunion.

Two Worlds, One Unforgettable Journey: As the public debate over emancipation intensifies across England, it mirrors the private conflicts faced by both Lizzie and Rachel. Despite the vast differences in their lives, their stories unfold in the shadow of a historic fight for human dignity. In a world ruled by political alliances, social influence, and unyielding power, what does it truly mean to love, and what sacrifices might it require?

This historical fiction novel is a significantly revised, reimagined and expanded full-length edition of the author's previous novella, Hearts of Wax.