Dark Prelude

A chance encounter offers lovely young Silvia Bradstreet an escape from her miserable life in London. The Eastwind sails for the American colonies in two weeks. If Silvia chooses to accept the offer of a mysterious benefactor, she must be ready to risk her life for a chance at freedom.A novella-length prequel to the sexy Gothic romance novel Dark Splendor. Siliva's dark fate starts here. Always a romantic, Andrea Parnell enjoys creating characters whose passions for life and for matters of the heart run deep. When she isn't at work on a novel or learning the inroads of social media, she is taking a walk in the woods, tending her flowers or enjoying the serenity of a cup of tea on the patio.Andrea is the author of eleven novels, along with short fiction and articles. Her works include historical and contemporary tales of romance, adventure, and intrigue. Her books have received the Maggie, Romantic Times Reviewers Choice, and other awards.Andrea lives in Georgia with her husband and several cranky but indispensable cats.