Isabella

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Based on truth, this first novel of romance and suspense tells the haunting love story of Fletcher Christian and Isabella Curwen and answers many of the mysteries that have always surrounded the mutiny on the Bounty. _________________ An epic 18th-century historical romance from the author of the celebrated Rebel Heiress Fletcher Christian and Isabella Curwen are first cousins who grow up together in the Lake District; kindred spirits who, like Heathcliff and Cathy, are bound to fall in love. But Isabella is promised to another cousin, John, and Fletcher, dashing though he is, comes from the poor side of the family. When Isabella, an only child and heir to the Curwen fortune, inherits and John becomes her guardian, he and her relations conspire to prevent her and Fletcher's union. Isabella marries John; Fletcher joins the Navy and later signs on for the Bounty voyage. And the rest, you might think, is history. In fact, it is only the first act in the drama of Fletcher and Isabella - for love cannot be denied forever.

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Fabulous plot based on a true story. First cousins Isabella Curwen and Fletcher Christian were forbidden to marry, despite their passion. He took part in the mutiny on the Bounty leaving her to guard their secret * Daily Mail *
With this blend of history, romance and suspense, you'll find yourself swept away * Woman's Realm *
Delightful debut novel ... an intriguing love story based on real life mysteries * Publishing News *
Anybody interested in the Mutiny or just enjoying a good story will find plenty to please them here. This is a haunting story that lingers in the mind long after reading; the sure sign of a satisfying book * Historical Novels Review *
Picture Mel Gibson on the streets of Workington and Cockermouth, starring in a new romantic blockbuster to rival Titanic * Cumberland News *

Author Bio

Fiona Mountain was a press officer at BBC Radio 1 for ten years and is the author of four novels. She lives in the Cotswolds with her family and is working on her next book, Cavalier Queen, based on the life of Charles I's queen, Henrietta Maria.