THE MOURNING DOLL

Set in the Victorian era, The Mourning Doll centres on the personal struggles of the main character, Sir Lincoln Rinehart and his powerful obsession with the mysterious Lady Delphinia. The quintessential English gentleman, Lincoln’s heart goes out to the poorer working classes of England, but he is trapped in the social class hierarchy in which he was born and feels helpless to make a difference. When he is offered the opportunity to become the Minister of Gravesend and help lead millions out of the darkness of poverty and injustice, he discovers that sometimes doing the right thing comes at a great price. This novel explores the conflicting challenges of trying to follow your heart in a heartless world and it will stay with you long after the final page has been read.