Forbidden Desires
A Tale of Love, Slavery, and Societal Pressures
By B. D. Anderson
Welcome to the realm of interracial historical romance set in 19th-century England. B. D. Anderson presents this historic ardor, “Forbidden Desires", to help you navigate through the societal norms and the ascending love story between two passionate characters. Experience the journey that starts from lust and ends with an unforgettable love – between two captivating individuals.
With “Forbidden Desires", readers will feel the love language of that time and the customs of that time, which were so rigid and formal. These features make this novel flawless and historic for those who love to discover such historical romances.
So, the fans of historical romances, are you ready? Let's delve together into the intriguing occurrences surrounding the lives of the Marquess of Rye and a Cello player.
Experience the Romance – Between Marquess of Rye and a Cello Player
The romance between the Marquess of Rye and a Cello player will move you as a person if you appreciate such historical and classical tales like "Forbidden Desires”. So, the story begins when the Duke and Duchess of Stamford commission an American Negro Band to perform for a musicale, just for entertainment purposes. At the musicale, Stephan Harding, Marquess of Rye, first sees a Black Cello player from the American Negro Band, Allegra Seymour.
Initially, the story will make you hate Stephan Harding because he is determined to have Allegra in his life as his mistress, despite knowing the dreams of a girl who has fled all the way from America to live a free and better life out of slavery.
But what comes next will make you fall in love with B. D. Anderson's storytelling!
The Forbidden Passion Ignites between Stephan Harding and Allegra Seymour
The budding romance between the two, Stephan and Allegra, will give you the true essence of that historical era, along with the societal constraints. Before getting into obsessive love with Stephan, Allegra has to go through the dilemma of resisting Stephan's seduction, but she is also passionate about her career and wants to stay true to her family's expectations.
As the story prevails, the forbidden passion between Allegra and Stephan is surmounted, which is threatening their dreams and their standing in society.
But, despite societal barriers and the watchful eyes of their families, they're pursuing each other. And that's the most exciting part of this novel.
B. D. Anderson, author
B. D. Anderson is a passionate author of interracial contemporary romances, drawing inspiration from her lifelong love of reading and writing. Her journey began in middle school when she discovered the joy of crafting stories for her friends. Fueled by this passion, Anderson pursued a career in writing and successfully made her debut as a published author in 2013. With a deep appreciation for historical romances, she eventually turned her focus to creating heartfelt contemporary love stories. Today, Anderson continues to share her imaginative worlds with readers, making her dream of writing her own historical romance a reality.
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Societal Constraints
Stephan and Allegra are poles apart in terms of their race, class, and privileges; regardless of these constraints, they both fall for each other, pursuing dreams together.
Allegra's family travels to England all the way from America, where slavery is still in full force for American Negroes. She is determined to live her dreams of becoming the best Cello player. On the contrary, Stephan is a privileged Marquess of Rye, who initially approaches Allegra to be his mistress but later realizes his love for her. The fate of both characters meets at a certain point, which would be unbelievable for the readers as well.
So, are you interested in knowing what will happen to their romantic relationship despite various societal pressures and expectations? Well, this story will blow your mind and take you into the world of passionate romance.
Explore the Key Themes
The complexities and challenges of love for individuals having diverse backgrounds – in terms of reputation, family status, financial status, race, privileges, et cetera
Allegra’s journey to pursue her dreams of becoming a successful Cello player
Stephan’s disturbing past
Societal constraints between the two, Stephan and Allegra