The Corsican Widow - Paperback

by Vanessa Couchman (Author)

A strict island society. A forbidden love. The two are bound to collide.

Corsica, 1755.

Valeria Peretti's family plans to marry her to a wealthy older man whom she has never met. Valeria expects to lead a quiet life, but a prophecy on the eve of her wedding spells mortal danger ahead.

After her husband's death, Valeria finds herself friendless in a hostile village and turns to her only ally. But when she is unjustly accused of a serious crime, she is shocked to learn that a secret enemy wants her dead.

While Corsica fights for its independence, can Valeria win her own desperate battles to save her life?

A tale of passion, injustice and revenge.

The Tales of Corsica are standalone historical novels set on the captivating island of Corsica.