First published 2005
Trapped in a dreary mill, William Crimsworth escapes to teach in Belgium. There, he falls for his impoverished student-teacher, a bold woman who defies society's rigid expectations. As their forbidden romance blossoms, Crimsworth must choose between his head and his heart. This emotional love story offers a glimpse into the constraints of Victorian life.
Genres: drama, romance, historical-fiction, adult-fiction, 19th-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Belgium
Period: Victorian
224 pages · Hardcover · Mint Editions