A Forbidden Love: Book One
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A Forbidden Love
In the gilded drawing rooms of Edwardian England and the shadowed trenches of war-torn Europe, two young men are bound by a love that defies the expectations of their class, their families, and their time. Lord John Langley, heir to an ancient estate, and Prince Christian, his German friend, share a bond forged in childhood and tested by the storms of history.
As the world is torn apart by the First World War, John and Christian must navigate the perilous boundaries of duty, loyalty, and desire. Their journey takes them from the tranquil lawns of Langley Hall to the chaos of the Western Front and the uncertainty of a world forever changed. Alongside them stands Thomas, the steadfast valet whose own story of devotion and sacrifice weaves through the decades.
Spanning half a century, A Forbidden Love is a sweeping saga of courage, loss, and hope. It is a deeply moving portrait of forbidden passion, resilience in the face of prejudice, and the enduring power of love to transcend even the darkest times.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction and epic love stories, this novel will linger in your heart long after the final page is turned.
Praise for this book
Forbidden Love is a quietly devastating, densely woven novel that unfolds with the unhurried confidence of a writer who understands the full spectrum of human emotion. Williams stretches a single thread of connection across decades, allowing time itself to become a character—shaping, eroding, and ultimately revealing the truth of devotion.
John: Titled Aristocrat, Thomas: John's Man Servant, Christian: German Prince and Pete: American Serviceman have their lives forever entwined together. From childhood through 2 world wars, 4 people share a bond so deep time cannot loosen its strength. One of the best written historical novels I have ever read.
This book enraptures life before the First World War and the changing world thereafter. Thankfully attitudes to same sex relationships have changed, and that love is love regardless of gender.
Beautifully written story. Thank you John Williams.