H/E (Paperback)

J. Withey

ISBN 10: 1539944956 / ISBN 13: 9781539944959

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. This psychological drama, set in Victorian London, recounts the story of Henry, a successful and respectable doctor who has learnt over the course of his life to tame his wilder nature. When he meets Evangeline, the free-spirited daughter of unconventional parents, he knows he has finally met a woman who can be both his companion and his lover. Evangeline is initially unimpressed by Henry, and resistant to his charms, but after several accidental meetings she realises that Henry possesses a sharp wit and sensitivity, and shares her love of literature. Yet for all his outward success - his professional reputation, his good works, his comfortable home and beautiful wife - Henry is a man tormented by inner conflict and self-doubt. After their marriage, Evangeline discovers Henry's secrets and becomes drawn into an underworld of danger and vice. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: H/E (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1539944956
• ISBN 13: 9781539944959
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Withey, J
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This psychological drama, set in Victorian London, recounts the story of Henry, a successful and respectable doctor who has learnt over the course of his life to tame his wilder nature. When he meets Evangeline, the free-spirited daughter of unconventional parents, he knows he has finally met a woman who can be both his companion and his lover. Evangeline is initially unimpressed by Henry, and resistant to his charms, but after several accidental meetings she realises that Henry possesses a sharp wit and sensitivity, and shares her love of literature. Yet for all his outward success - his professional reputation, his good works, his comfortable home and beautiful wife - Henry is a man tormented by inner conflict and self-doubt. After their marriage, Evangeline discovers Henry’s secrets and becomes drawn into an underworld of danger and vice.

About the Author

L.S. Ferguson was born in Bedford in 1968. 'H/E' is her first novel. She currently teaches English at the University of Bedfordshire. In 2011 she won a place on the 'Inspire and Mentor' scheme, launched in 2010 by 'Marie Claire' magazine, in conjunction with the Prince’s Trust. She was mentored by best-selling novelist Tasmina Perry. She is working on her second novel.