Buy Now! – Ravensmere
My stand-alone novel released in August 2023
A Clean Regency-Era Novel of Christian Historical Romance
When Regency England-era orphan Geneva Everson discovers her entire history is a lie, her new life as mistress of a mystery-riddled wealthy estate quickly becomes a labyrinth of treachery, danger, and heartbreak, leaving only Geneva’s courage, determination, and faith in a loving God as guide to whom she should love, whom she can trust, and how to forgive.
A Little About Me
MARILYN PERKS
I am a retired Registered Nurse. I’ve invested five years of daily writing to learn my craft as a writer, including three years of mentoring by award-winning novelist and editor Jeanette Windle. My love of Britain’s Regency era stems from extended holidays in southern England, where I soaked up the pastoral beauty and rich history. The historic Athelhampton House in rural Dorset, including its local history of underpaid farm laborers rebelling in the Swing riots of 1830, and my personal compassion for the poor became the template for my first Regency novel. Ravensmere’s spiritual message was birthed from my own lengthy experience with bitterness and is based on Hebrews 12:14-15: “Follow peace with all men, and holiness…lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you.” Only when I repented of my own unforgiveness could God bring healing and renew joy in my life.
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A Synopsis for Ravensmere
In 1830 England, 18-year-old Geneva Everson is plotting her escape from an untenable homelife when she discovers she...
Athelhampton House
Not once did my father ever regret his decision in immigrating to Canada. However, as I grew up he often reminisced...
An Excerpt from Ravensmere
A tense conversation with Geneva's father uncovers the root of her bitterness.Coughing again, Adam dabbed at his...
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I regard this as the best collection of videos for aerial, ground level, and interior enjoyment of Athelhampton House.
