Barriers of Love

When Florence Illsley crosses the Atlantic with her wealthy American husband, the newly titled Baron of Fellscroft, she dreams of building a home and a future in England. As the new Baroness of Fellscroft, she soon discovers that life among the English aristocracy is far from the happiness she imagined. Trapped in a loveless marriage to a man consumed by status, ambition and his determination to secure a male heir, Florence finds herself increasingly isolated within the grand walls of Fellscroft House. Everything changes the night Florence goes into labour alone. Abandoned by her husband when she needs him most, Florence finds an unlikely source of comfort in Harrison Ross, a young footman burdened by troubles of his own. The birth of her daughter creates an unexpected bond between the baroness and the servant, one that begins with a simple act of kindness but gradually develops into something neither anticipated. As her marriage deteriorates, Florence finds herself drawn ever closer to Harrison, whose compassion offers a glimpse of the life and love she has been denied. But theirs is a connection that threatens to defy everything their world demands of them. She is a baroness, bound by duty, reputation and the expectations of her station. He is a footman, a man whose place in society could scarcely be further from her own. Beyond the walls of Fellscroft House, the Baron's ruthless ambitions to expand the local mines threaten the livelihoods and safety of those who depend upon them. As tensions rise and warnings go unheeded, a devastating tragedy looms, one that will leave its mark upon the entire community. Caught between duty and desire, Florence and Harrison must confront the consequences of a love that society would never permit, and decide just how much they are willing to sacrifice for the chance of a future together. Barriers of Love is a sweeping historical romance exploring forbidden love, class division, personal sacrifice and the courage to challenge the expectations of an unforgiving society.