Every story has its shadow. Every character has their secrets. The Counterpoint Series began as a gift — a way to thank you for reading and supporting my novels, for loving historical fiction just as I do. Now, the series has grown into a beloved companion to The Lydiard Chronicles, offering new perspectives and revealing the inner thoughts of those characters who impacted the lives of the storytellers themselves.
The Counterpoint Series brings you three exclusive, free novelettes that expose the betrayals, romances, and secrets that shaped the characters in my novels. These companion stories are short, intense, and rooted in real history — and answer intriguing questions about The Lydiard Chronicles.
Theo, Earl of Suffolk
A seduction. A betrayal. A future shattered.
Before he ruined Lucy St. John’s life in The Lady of the Tower, Theo Howard was a rising court star. This gripping prequel reveals the scandal and debauchery behind his betrayal.
Pairs with: The Lady of the Tower
Barbara, Lady Villiers
A secret alliance. A court in danger. A woman caught in the middle.
Barbara knew what Theo did — and kept it hidden. This elegant, explosive tale shows how one woman’s ambition and manipulation changed Lucy’s fate forever.
Pairs with: The Lady of the Tower and By Love Divided
Henry, The King’s Cavalier
A royal soldier. A secret romance. A war of loyalties.
In the chaos of the English Civil War, Henry Wilmot rides for the king — and falls for Nan, the brilliant Lady Lee embedded in a Puritan family. A moving prequel to their extraordinary love.
Pairs with: Written in Their Stars
In music, a counterpoint is a secondary melody that plays alongside the main theme — unique, yet harmonically entwined. That’s the inspiration behind this series. These short stories provide deeper insight into the characters readers meet in my full-length novels. Each tale stands alone, yet together they create a richly resonant picture of the era, the choices, and the stakes.
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