An unconventional young woman. A haunted young man. A forbidden instrument. Can their love of music bring them together . . . or will it tear them apart? Bath, England 1810 At twenty-eight, Alethea Sutherton is past her prime for courtship; but social mores have never been her forté. She might be a lady, but she is first and foremost a musician. In Regency England, however, the violin is considered an inappropriate instrument for a lady. Ostracized by society for her passion, Alethea practices in secret and waits for her chance to flee to the Continent, where she can play without scandal. But when a thief ’s interest in her violin endangers her and her family, Alethea is determined to discover the enigmatic origins of her instrument … with the help of the dark, brooding Lord Dommick. Scarred by war, Dommick finds solace only in playing his violin. He is persuaded to help Alethea, and discovers an entirely new yearning in his soul. Alethea finds her reluctant heart drawn to Dommick in the sweetest of duets . . . just as the thief’s desperation builds to a tragic crescendo . . . Praise for Prelude for a Lord: “A vibrant, page-turning romance sure to delight fans of the Regency Era.” – Sarah E. Ladd , award-winning author of The Headmistress of Rosemere Sweet, full-length Regency romance - Will appeal to fans of Bridgerton and Poldark - Stand-alone novel - Includes discussion questions for book clubs "This very enjoyable book will appeal to fans of Jane Austen and Linore Rose Burkard. Themes of finding our identity in Christ instead of the world and trusting Him to provide all our needs are woven throughout the story." — CBA Retailers + Resources about Prelude for a Lord "Countered by the timeless dissonance of domestic abuse, sexism, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and damaging gossip, this romance portrays issues which are relevant to contemporary readers without ever losing the charm and societal ambiance of the well-loved Regency period." — USA Today about Prelude for a Lord "Elliot does an excellent job of portraying nurturing relationships between women: Alethea finds strength in her developing relationships with her aunt, their young ward Margaret and her sister Lucy, with an impressive show of female solidarity that stands firm against their treatment at the hands of an oppressive society." — Romantic Times about Prelude for a Lord "A bohemian heroine, a brooding hero, a genuinely creepy villain—Camille Elliot's mystery romance has all the right ingredients." — Jane Austen's Regency World magazine about Prelude for a Lord