Anna Quicke

The Painted Fire Anna Quicke

The Painted Fire is a dark love story set in England in the autumn and winter months of 1850. Lucius Steer is a young, mute farmhand with no confidence; inhibited by his condition and living an isolated life. When he meets Florrie Carrington, the outspoken and rebellious wife of a local aristocrat, their lives become shaken up beyond recognition. When events conspire to condemn her to a life of violence and abuse, Lucius feels compelled to find the emotional strength and courage to help her. Discovering dark and dangerous secrets that could damage the lives of everyone involved, he must overcome his demons to battle for Florrie's freedom, and his own.