The Love Child: a sweeping historical novel set in Russia and England in the 1870s

By: Constance Heaven

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Synopsis: Lose yourself in this beautifully written, emotional and enthralling novel from much loved author Constance Heaven. It conjures up the glittering society and changing times of the 1870s in London and Russia so wonderfully, you'll feel as if you are there yourself!'Heady romance with glittering background' -- SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'Readable and atmospheric' -- DUBLIN TIMES'Excellent! Difficult to put down' - ***** Reader review'Exciting read' - ***** Reader review'A great novel from a great writer' - ***** Reader review***************************************************************************Louise Defour's life is idyllic: as the love-child of a British diplomat and Russian dancer, she wants for nothing.But when her parents are killed, she finds herself penniless and alone, and must travel to England to meet a half-sister who does not even know of her existence.There, she becomes part of the world of the mysterious Daniel and Christine Hunter - with a potentially destructive effect.