THE SCANDALOUS LIFE OF NANCY RANDOLPH an absolutely gripping historical novel (Compelling Historical Fiction)

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A spellbinding historical retelling of forbidden love, secrets and murder.
Victim? Temptress? Murderer?
America, 1792. Eighteen-year-old Nancy Randolph, along with her sister and brother-in-law, Richard, are guests at the Glentivar Plantation.
During the night screams are heard coming from Nancy’s room.
By the time dawn breaks over the plantation, the Randolph’s world is changed forever.
Enslaved workers claim to have seen the body of a newborn white baby hidden outside. But no one inside the house knows a thing . . . and no body is found.
Rumors quickly spread of an illegitimate affair between Nancy and Richard.
The dead baby belonged to them. They had murdered it.
The Randolphs are a wealthy and influential family. Richard and Nancy are put on trial in a case that divides not only the Randolph family, but the nation.
The repercussions of that night ripple down the years.
Told by Nancy and her enslaved woman, Phebe, this is Nancy’s own story of what really happened that fateful night at Glentivar.
In this compelling historical mystery Kate Braithwaite brings Nancy Randolph’s extraordinary story to vivid and memorable life.
Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Kate Foster, Caroline Lea, Emilia Hart, Kristin Hannah, Philippa Gregory, Stephanie Dray and Stacey Halls
Readers love Kate Braithwaite:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Braithwaite writes with elegance and conviction, setting the scene of the era effortlessly!’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book kept me turning the pages and I was almost sad when it ended. It is so well written.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully crafted novel, hard-hitting, unsentimental and riveting.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such an amazing read!! Couldn’t put it down’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I thoroughly enjoyed it and can highly recommend it.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Powerful writing and a great story.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Immaculately researched and vividly imagined tale.’

From the Publisher

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CYTJSFBV
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lume Books Historical Fiction, A Joffe Books Company
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 361 pages
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Compelling Historical Fiction
Best Sellers Rank: #29,197 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #139 in Women’s Crime Fiction #351 in Women’s Divorce Fiction #448 in Women’s Historical Fiction
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