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The Curse of Maiden Scars
Maiden, Mother, Crone Trilogy
by Nicolette Croft
July 1st - 5th, 2024
Publication Date: June 4th, 2024
Publisher: Historium Press
Pages: 286
Genre: Historical Fiction / Women's Fiction / Gothic Fiction
Audiobook: narrated by Liz May Brice, coming in August 2024
A Yorkshire orphan struggling for opportunity against 18th-century odds reluctantly transforms into a Venetian courtesan during the Empire's last days.
Sixteen-year-old Renna Covert toils away in the shadows of a Yorkshire workhouse, her days filled with the mundane task of shelling cotton and the dangerous duty of scouting for punters. One fateful night, she crosses paths with two sailors and finds herself thrust into the heart of a chilling encounter at the local asylum.
These harrowing experiences catalyze Renna’s journey, promising newfound opportunities and revealing long-buried family secrets. Yet, at every turn, powerful forces conspire to thwart her quest for truth, forcing her to abandon her scullery work and embark on a daring escape to Venice alongside her steadfast companions.
In the labyrinthine alleys of Venice, Renna’s fate takes yet another twist. She is ensnared by a cunning Madam who trains her as a Venetian courtesan. But beneath the veneer of luxury lies a world fraught with danger, where Renna must rely on her wits and resilience to navigate the treacherous waters of deceit and betrayal.
Set against the backdrop of Venice’s tumultuous Napoleonic invasion of 1797, this is a tale of a girl's struggle for survival. It is a story of resilience, defiance in the face of adversity, and, ultimately, one young woman’s determination to reclaim her identity.
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Nicolette Croft
Nicolette Croft can’t remember a time when she was not creating imaginary worlds inspired by her Hungarian and American ancestors. As a neuro-divergent learner, however, putting those stories to paper proved more challenging than imagining them. Because her determination would not allow her to settle, she pursued an English B.A. to improve her writing.
Young motherhood also brought unexpected challenges, which motivated her to pursue graduate work in twice-exceptional learners and education. She would later add an M.A. degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in neurodivergent people, trauma, and grief. Nicolette uses her natural gift of storytelling as an exploratory method for her clients.
The Curse of Maiden Scars is also an outgrowth of her personal journey and marks her first publication as a novelist, having previously published short fiction. When not at her counseling practice or researching historical facts for her latest story, Nicolette shares treasured time with family, friends, and her husband. Whether writing, cooking, traveling, or learning, the act of creation is always at the center of her colorful life.
Tour Schedule
July 1st
Deborah Swift's Official Blog
Oh look, another book!
Historical Fiction Blog
Mary's Bookcase
July 2nd
Elizabeth St.John's Official Blog
MJ Porter's Official Blog
Ruins & Reading
July 3rd
Let Us Talk of Many Things
The Historical Fiction Company
Carolyn Hughes' Official Blog
Let Your Words Shine
CelticLady's Reviews
Archaeolibrarian
July 4th
A Darn Good Read
Books + Coffee = Happiness
Catherine Meyrick's Official Blog
July 5th
The Book's Delight
Linnea Tanner's Official Blog
Wendy J. Dunn's Official Blog
The Coffee Pot Book Club
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