Born of Persuasion

Set in 1838, this story follows seventeen-year-old Julia Elliston as she navigates a perilous world of societal expectations, secrets, and power struggles. Orphaned and unmarried in a time when women had limited rights, Julia faces dangerous schemes and treachery linked to her mother's mysterious past. With limited time to find a safer course, she must rely on her wit and courage to uncover truths that could threaten her very life.