Originally published: [New York?]: Crown Pub., 2011.
Karleen Koen Books
January 1, 1948
From a childhood immersed in a wide array of books, the author developed a deep appreciation for narrative and history. This early exposure, ranging from classic children's tales to the historical adventures her grandfather enjoyed, sparked a lifelong passion for writing. For her, crafting stories is akin to time travel, offering an escape into different minds, eras, and cultures. She aims to transport her readers to these other worlds, providing them with an enjoyable journey and perhaps a new insight or two.
A bride at fifteen, widowed at the tender age of twenty, Barbara, Countess Devane, embarks for colonial Virginia financially ruined by the death of her husband in scandalous circumstances. Dressed in mourning as is proper for a woman, she is patronizingly described as a "fragile black butterfly," but the fragility is deceiving. She makes a place for herself in the new world, takes lovers and friends across political divides, and questions the established traditions of slavery. Facing enemies she never suspected, she must return to England and deal face to face with the problems created by her husband, who haunts her even in death. Back in London, she quickly finds herself pulled into Jacobite plotting, and the treachery of powerful men suddenly threatens her family, her friends--and a new love
Through A Glass Darkly
- 743 pages
- 27 hours of reading
Karleen Koen's sweeping saga contains unforgettable characters consumed with passion: the extraordinarily beautiful fifteen-year-old noblewoman, Barbara Alderley; the man she adores, the wickedly handsome Roger MontGeoffry; her grandmother, the duchess, who rules the family with cunning and wit; and her mother, the ineffably cruel, self-centered and licentious Diana. Like no other work, Through a Glass Darkly is infused with intrigue, sweetened by romance and awash in the black ink of betrayal.
Dark Angels
- 544 pages
- 20 hours of reading
Set in the vibrant backdrop of seventeenth-century England, this prequel delves into a world filled with passion, extravagance, and intrigue. Readers can expect a rich tapestry of danger and scandal that captures the essence of the era, expanding on the beloved characters and themes from the original novel. The narrative promises to engage with the complexities of the time, offering a compelling exploration of relationships and societal norms.
