A throne ascended. A secret revealed. A vengeance sworn.
Jane Monday was just another inconsequential workhouse orphan. A burden to society. Maybe her mother should have left her to die? But she didn't, and now Jane must fight.
As Jane grows up in the dark horrors of Southwark Workhouse, she cannot believe that a better world lies outside the tall walls. When she tries to befriend a new girl, Kate Larkin, on her first evening, she gets more than she bargains for. Her life would have been unbearable without Robin Buckley, her only friend. His promises of a brighter future give her hope. But when he mysteriously departs the workhouse, she is left to battle her enemies alone.
Salvation appears in the form of an apprenticeship under the cunning and relentless goldsmith, Russell May. His only aim is to obtain the coveted Royal Warrant. Under his tutelage, Jane flourishes, creating pieces that quickly attract the attention of London's high society. However, as Jane's reputation grows, she becomes aware of May's multitude of well-guarded secrets.
Mr May's wife, Carol, was seeking a daughter when she helped choose Jane at the workhouse, and the bond between the two grows closer. When an unexpected reunion takes place, Jane gets a glimpse of the perfect life she longs for. But tranquillity is fleeting, and her life spirals into chaos with the return of an old adversary.
As the young Queen Victoria ascends to the throne, Russell May's pursuit of his dreams grows increasingly menacing. Jane fears the extent of his ambitions and his willingness to destroy anyone in his way. The death of her adoptive mother, Carol, a casualty of May's ruthless ambition, incites Jane to swear vengeance against him.
Jane's only weapons are her wits, her craft, and an unyielding spirit. Will they be enough to dismantle a conspiracy that reaches the heart of the throne?
Genre: Historical
Jane Monday was just another inconsequential workhouse orphan. A burden to society. Maybe her mother should have left her to die? But she didn't, and now Jane must fight.
As Jane grows up in the dark horrors of Southwark Workhouse, she cannot believe that a better world lies outside the tall walls. When she tries to befriend a new girl, Kate Larkin, on her first evening, she gets more than she bargains for. Her life would have been unbearable without Robin Buckley, her only friend. His promises of a brighter future give her hope. But when he mysteriously departs the workhouse, she is left to battle her enemies alone.
Salvation appears in the form of an apprenticeship under the cunning and relentless goldsmith, Russell May. His only aim is to obtain the coveted Royal Warrant. Under his tutelage, Jane flourishes, creating pieces that quickly attract the attention of London's high society. However, as Jane's reputation grows, she becomes aware of May's multitude of well-guarded secrets.
Mr May's wife, Carol, was seeking a daughter when she helped choose Jane at the workhouse, and the bond between the two grows closer. When an unexpected reunion takes place, Jane gets a glimpse of the perfect life she longs for. But tranquillity is fleeting, and her life spirals into chaos with the return of an old adversary.
As the young Queen Victoria ascends to the throne, Russell May's pursuit of his dreams grows increasingly menacing. Jane fears the extent of his ambitions and his willingness to destroy anyone in his way. The death of her adoptive mother, Carol, a casualty of May's ruthless ambition, incites Jane to swear vengeance against him.
Jane's only weapons are her wits, her craft, and an unyielding spirit. Will they be enough to dismantle a conspiracy that reaches the heart of the throne?
Genre: Historical
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