April 24, 2021 - Hidden Valor is one of five historical romance novels multi-genre author Patricia M. Muhammad has published.
Romance novels have always been a lure for avid Western readers. Add a bit of history and perhaps a scandal and you have added to the literary basin of historical romance which seems limitless. Though there are plenty of historical romance novels published each year, and often in the Regency era or set during the Tudor period, not all novels are the same. Yet they all share a common thread, it is the allure of pageantry, the decadence of a time never to be witnessed firsthand and the escape from the present. It is no wonder that historical romance novels continue to be a consistent entree listed on a vast literary menu. Some historical romance have focused on the tawdry and seduction. Others have concentrated their storylines on wealth and lineage. However, you will find with Hidden Valor that is a historical romance novel which is a plot-driven story with sweet romance.
Set in 18th century London, England, Hidden Valor begins with a young aristocrat who has reached the age of maturity. Duchess Arabella leaves the House of Wellington for the king's court without notice or permission of her mother and father. Two murders occur in the royal palace. Duke Everett is accused amongst the courtiers. As the Crown sequesters all of the king's court to remain on the royal grounds, the duke and duchess become more acquainted with one another. They discover a mutual affection for each other and are the first to be exonerated. The duke eventually proposes to the duchess. They leave for the House of Carrington, only for the Crown to summon Duke Everett to return to the royal palace and serve as an advisor. A third murder happens. The primary witness is Duke Everett's cousin whom he hadn't known since childhood. The duke seeks to advise the crown to finally resolve all the murders so that he and Arabella may be free to wed and remain as honourable members of the king's court. They are not the only ones who plan for a gracious future. The queen and the king seek to restore order within the king's court. Will honour be restored?
This is Patricia's second historical romance novel set in England. She initially avoided using the City of London as the backdrop for fear of it being too redundant in the genre. Each author hopes to create their own story and characters and it is the author who bears the weight of expressing their own iteration of what some may assume is an oft-repeated tale. Nonetheless, she has visited or lived in England three times, twice in London and once in Hull, England. She has always been amazed by architecture and history. However, to craft the story for Hidden Valor, she had to transport herself to 18th century England. As she has visited England more than once, there are plenty of romance novels set there as well. In either case, with each visit, with every story, she learned something new, perhaps the readers out there will as well.
Hidden Valor is currently available for purchase at these online retailers:
Amazon ASIN: B08K9H2X5H
Barnes & Noble: 2940163078301
Smashwords: 9781005473990
Tolino Media: 9783752117790
Thalia EAN: 9783752117790
Kobo ISBN: 1230004260349
Google Play: GGKEY:D1L2J86DC8W
Lulu: N/A
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About the Author: Patricia M. Muhammad is an American multi-genre fiction author of crossover contemporary romance, science fiction, science fiction/fantasy, mystery/detective romance and historical romance genres. She has currently written 20 novels.
Before penning fiction, Patricia emerged as an international legal history scholar and academic author, focusing on human rights, international law and restorative justice. She enjoys photography, genealogical research, and travel. Patricia is currently based in the United States.
Connect with Patricia:
Social Media: ( @ ) pmmuhammadbooks
Press: permissionsp ( @ ) gmail dot com
