The Man From Denmark - Series
Historical romance (Regency)
Set during the Napoleonic Wars, The Man From Denmark follows Christian, a Danish outsider, and Esther. A chance meeting develops into a relationship tested by danger, divided loyalties and the demands of family and war. Beginning in 1805, the series follows their story across several books, encompassing Christian’s arrival, the intrigues of his past, Esther's ambitions and the lives they build together.
Expect sweeping romance, danger and excitement, and an array of interesting characters from near and far.
The author, Ellis, was drawn to write the series by her love of history, shaped in part by her family's naval background. The often wild but beautiful Devon coast and countryside provides an atmospheric background for the series, set during uncertain times and a country at war. Plymouth was a place of ships, prisoners, rumours and smuggling — but also of ordinary lives. This was exactly the kind of landscape in which Ellis wanted Christian and Esther’s story to unfold.
Titles in this series
Book 1: Unmasked
Ellis Despenser
Plymouth, 1805. Esther has no intention of marrying Hugh Fitzalan, however warmly her family approves of him. Then she meets Christian, a handsome Danish stranger whose interest in her makes the respectable match with Hugh feel suddenly impossible.
But Christian is not who he claims to be. He has come to Plymouth in pursuit of a dangerous matter tied to the war with France. As Hugh’s determination hardens and Esther’s choices narrow, Christian’s secrets begin to unravel – as do those of others around them.
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Paperback ISBN: 978-1065408703
Book 2: Trespassers
Ellis Despenser
Christian buys Believer Bray estate and throws himself into the life of a Devon landowner. But his new yeomanry responsibilities draw him into a dangerous fight against local smugglers.
For Esther, meeting charismatic artist Angus McRae reveals her artistic talents, and McRae's admiration soon grows for her. But Esther does not doubt whom she loves. Christian does not doubt it either, until old memories begin to intrude and as danger looms and boundaries are crossed, his past makes jealousy hard to restrain.
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Paperback ISBN: 978-1065408710
Book 3: The Ever-Fixed Mark
Ellis Despenser
Christian and Esther are weeks away from their wedding when his Danish family arrives at Believer Bray: Esther is suddenly face to face with the people and history that shaped the man she loves.
Family tensions and local Devon grudges are soon eclipsed when French prisoners of war escape and Christian is badly injured in the pursuit. As Esther takes her place at Christian’s bedside their love and commitment to one another is certain. The wedding date may be another matter...
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Paperback ISBN: tba
Book 4: To be announced
Coming in 2027...
Book 5: To be announced
Coming in 2027...
Book 6: To be announced