To celebrate the birthdays of two of her favorite people, Elizabeth Lawrence is giving away five signed and numbered copies of The Truth Seekers on Goodreads! The giveaway begins on January 17th, the birthday of Favorite Person #1, and it ends on January 31st, the birthday of Favorite Person #2.
These copies of The Truth Seekers are from the author's personal stash. Only twenty-five numbered copies exist, so when they're gone, they're gone! Click the giveaway link below and enter today!
Summary:
At the turn of
the century, the Victorian upper classes live in a vibrant but strictly-ordered
world that encourages gentle, intellectual pursuits. Theirs is a life of ease
and elegance, but it can be snatched away from them in an instant if the rules
of polite society are not followed. Gothic novelist Geoffrey Hawes has never
been willing to let such restrictions hold him back, and he refuses to honor
conventions for which there is no discernible value. When he spends a social
season in a community created to celebrate the Arts, music, and philosophy, he
is unexpectedly befriended by the daughter of the Governor, Miranda Claridge.
Bitter and
disenchanted with the privileged and wealthy, Geoffrey finds his beliefs
repeatedly challenged by the intelligent and vivacious Miranda. In the midst of
their heated debates on the mores of the upper class, this unlikely friendship
blossoms into a passionate love. He encourages her to pursue her interest in
painting and gives her a new understanding of what relationships between men
and women should be. Meanwhile, Miranda begins to open his eyes to all that is
wonderful and beautiful and good in the world.
Geoffrey at last
accepts that he has fallen in love with Miranda, but misunderstandings and lies
come between them. Knowing that Miranda believes it is her duty to marry, he
prepares himself to hear news of her wedding. Geoffrey attempts to escape the
pain of her perceived rejection by traveling and throwing himself into his work.
However, he cannot run forever. One day, he encounters Miranda again and soon
discovers that she is not the same woman he left behind. Can the couple realize
that they each must relinquish some of their prejudices and preconceived
notions before it is too late? Can love really conquer all?
Excerpt:
“I have not been humoring you, Miss Claridge. On
the contrary, I am intrigued that such a refined and doubtless well-protected
woman as you should carry such sorrow. Will you not confide in me?”
Her answering smile was wry. “Am I to provide
material for your next book? I assure you, there is nothing I could hope to
offer that would interest you or your readership.” The words were bitter, but
her tone was not.
“I would tell you that you will not appear in my
work, but that is beyond my power. Pieces of every person I encounter have a
way of appearing in my books, whether I will it or no.” Moved by some
inexplicable impulse, he reached out and took her hand in both of his. “Let me
assure you, however, that I am most anxious to know what troubles you so.”
“You are very kind,” she said.
“That surprises you?”
“A bit. You do not strike me as a man who
interests himself in the problems of a mere girl, least of all a naïve and
inexperienced one such as I.”
“This is perhaps true,” he allowed. “Yet I
sense, Miss Claridge, that there is more in your heart and mind than I would
expect to discover in a woman of your upbringing.”
“I very much doubt that, sir. In truth, from
infancy I have been schooled to have as little on my mind as possible.”
Her eyes returned to their perusal of the lake,
but he continued his examination of her face.
After a moment, he responded. “Be that as it may, I think there is quite a good deal in your mind, and in your heart, too. I very much hope that I am nearby if ever you should decide to divulge it.”
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Author Bio:
Elizabeth Lawrence is the author of both
contemporary and period romances. Each book incorporates its own unique blend
of humor and reverence, the peculiar and the mundane. In addition to her
novels, Elizabeth serves as a freelance editor. A lifelong writer and former
paralegal, Elizabeth divides her free time between her husband and two sons,
her three cats, her collection of cozy murder mysteries, and her mildly severe
caffeine addiction. A native of Lawrence, Kansas, Elizabeth now works from her
home in Cleveland, Ohio.
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