The Forsaken: An utterly heart-wrenching historical novel

by Irina Shapiro

Overview

Some betrayals echo through the centuries.

Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1461. When Lady Catherine Dancy saves the life of a wounded knight, Guy de Rosel, her fate is sealed. Though they share a powerful connection, Guy's manipulative brother Hugh discovers her identity and forces her into a loveless political marriage. Trapped in the crumbling de Rosel keep on the Scottish borders, Catherine faces an impossible choice between duty and desire. But Hugh's cruel ambitions run deeper than she knows, and when betrayal strikes, will the chapel where she sought solace become her tomb?

Present day. Archaeologist Quinn Allenby's psychic gift has often been a curse, but when she discovers a medieval skeleton and amber rosary beads beneath her husband's family home, the visions that flood through her are darker than any she's experienced before. As Quinn's high-risk pregnancy pushes her to breaking point, she becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about Catherine's fate. But solving this ancient mystery may cost her everything, including the man she loves…

A devastating story of deadly betrayal, forbidden love and the dangerous power of the past to reshape the present. An unputdownable read for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781837002375
Publisher:	Storm Publishing
Publication date:	08/19/2025
Series:	Echoes from the Past , #4
Pages:	450
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.12(d)

About the Author

Although initially known for her time-travel series, Irina was always intrigued by the foggy, gaslit streets, shadowy hansom cabs, and brutal underworld synonymous with Victorian England. These images are the backdrop to her series of gripping mysteries that feature Lord Jason Redmond and Inspector Daniel Haze, a crime-solving duo as complex as the cases they investigate. Through their eyes, readers experience both the opulence of upper-crust society and the gritty reality of those less fortunate, as Redmond and Haze solve mysteries that delve deep into the historical context of the time.   Irina is currently working on a new historical mystery series, the Bell and Tate Mysteries, which will introduce Scotland Yard Inspector Sebastian Bell and nurse Gemma Tate, whose personal histories and unique talents make them the perfect, if at times reluctant, partners as they investigate grisly murders in Victorian London.

Editorial Reviews

"Hooked me from the prologue. I seriously couldn't stop reading. I stayed up through the night and into the next morning to find out what happened… Can't wait to read the whole series!" Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Captivating… unputdownable… I completed it in one day. If you enjoy romantic suspense and historical genre, this combo is definitely for you!" Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Gut-wrenching and spellbinding simultaneously. I enjoyed the seamless storylines with the modern-day events and 17th century love story. I literally could not put this one down!" Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"From the very first page, I was drawn in and could not put this one down.
Would I spend my hard-earned cash on this book? Yes.
Would I recommend to friends & family? Yes!
Will I search out the next one? You bet, I'm addicted now.
Is this a Kindle Keeper (delete on pain of death)? Definitely." Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"I loved this book so much that it was hard for me to put down and go to bed some nights. The characters came alive and jumped off the pages. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next." Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"A captivating story… The characters felt real, and you were wanting the best for them… a book that will keep you up at night, reasoning 'just one more chapter'… My only complaint is that the book had to end." Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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