Under a Dark Star

Heart-rending suspense

By: Anna Faversham

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

In 1823, on an island off the south coast of England, there are activities worse than smuggling and all the conflict points to one cruel and ruthless man. The women on the island call him the Dark Star. Lieutenant Karl Thorsen enlists the help of his old enemy, reformed smuggler Daniel Tynton who infiltrates the gang to defeat the evil that brings poverty to ‘the diamond isle’. Karl, entranced by a mysterious French woman, rescues her from the captivity of the Dark Star. The Dark Star takes his revenge.

Readers' Favorite 5* Review: Author Anna Faversham has crafted a riveting romantic novel that immersed me in a world of suspense, intrigue, and moral ambiguity where the right path is hard to see, but well worth finding. The author's vivid descriptions and rich historical detail gripped me right away and brought the setting to life, evoking a sense of urgency and danger with each turn of the page. The complex dynamics between the characters, particularly the fraught relationship between Karl and Daniel, were authentically penned with distinct character voices, exploring themes of redemption, loyalty, and the consequences of past actions in a naturalistic fashion. The relentless pursuit of justice against the backdrop of smuggling operations and the tyranny of the Dark Star is an exciting premise that gives a lot of complex and interesting story dynamics, and the challenges that the smuggling world presents to the characters kept me captivated throughout. Overall, Under a Dark Star is a highly recommended read that lingers in the mind long after the final chapter.

Winner in Bards and Sages eFestival of Words Best of the Independent eBook Awards - Best Historical Fiction 2018

'All that it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing.' (Also includes Questions possibly useful for Book Clubs)