{"product_id":"an-impossible-fate-penny-fairbanks-9798372437067","title":"An Impossible Fate: A Victorian Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaised in a family full of love, she's convinced she doesn't need a Season to find a match on her own. His family harbors a decades-old grudge against hers. When fate intervenes, will they find the strength to keep a forbidden love alive?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMiss Colette Harcourt might be the granddaughter of a baron, but because her father chose a career as an examiner of plays, she has never had much to do with Society. When her aunt offers to sponsor her for a proper Season, Colette reluctantly accepts, sure that nothing will come of it. When she catches the eye of a dashing gentleman from across the ballroom, it feels like love at first sight. They share a lovely dance and part ways. Until they meet again a few days later. And again a few days after that. Despite a shocking secret the mystery gentleman reveals, Colette is certain they are meant to be together.\u003cp\u003eMr. Vernon Walsingham comes from a portrait-perfect family. Though they don't have any titles, they have more than enough wealth to make up for it. His mother is one of the most well-connected women in Society-and she has a bitter past. Scorned many years ago by a young Mr. Harcourt, Vernon's mother has raised him with a hatred for that family. When he meets Mr. Harcourt's daughter at a ball, Vernon is thrown for a loop. How can someone so lovely come from the horrible family his mother describes? Against his better judgment, Vernon begins a whirlwind courtship with Miss Harcourt-in secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey can only keep their romance hidden for so long. Two families long at odds will clash. Will the potential for love be worth the terrible consequences?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInside this sweet star-crossed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Victorian romance you'll find many heartwarming and heart-wrenching moments, lots of love, a delicious dose of angst, and a happily ever after. This stand-alone novel continues Penny Fairbanks' series The Harcourts: Another Generation. While the books can be read in any order, it is best enjoyed as follows: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Convenient Escape\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Heiress\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Unexpected Bloom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Necessary Lesson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Impossible Fate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis series follows the children of the characters featured in The Harcourts, including: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnna's Decision\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDalton's Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCaroline's Discovery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatrick's Arrangement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarriet's Proposal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Penny Fairbanks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798372437067\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.57d","brand":"Penny Fairbanks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47305603678463,"sku":"9798372437067","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_eee8e13f-4df4-4262-9ad1-7b11f13639e8.jpg?v=1758831345","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-impossible-fate-penny-fairbanks-9798372437067","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}