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Prelude to Darkness (Wasteland 0.5)
by
Lynn Rush (Goodreads Author)
For a slave, hope is a dangerous thing.
Margaret Rousseau dreams of freedom from a life of servitude. When a mysterious woman saunters into the servants’ tavern promising the impossible, Margaret dares to hope she could win the heart of the one man she has secretly coveted since she first wore a corset...
The Prince.
Margaret desperately grasps for the opportunity to change h...more
Margaret Rousseau dreams of freedom from a life of servitude. When a mysterious woman saunters into the servants’ tavern promising the impossible, Margaret dares to hope she could win the heart of the one man she has secretly coveted since she first wore a corset...
The Prince.
Margaret desperately grasps for the opportunity to change h...more
ebook, 60 pages
Published
May 2012
by Crescent Moon Press Little Moons
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wow, I really enjoyed reading Prelude To Darkness and I read it straight through from start to finish without putting it down, I just couldn't put it down.
I had read Wasteland first which I also really enjoyed reading and also found that really hard to put down too. From what I had read in Wasteland about David's mother I just had to read Prelude To Darkness to see why David's mother did sell David's soul, and I have to say I really expected to not like her character as I thought she would be a...more
I had read Wasteland first which I also really enjoyed reading and also found that really hard to put down too. From what I had read in Wasteland about David's mother I just had to read Prelude To Darkness to see why David's mother did sell David's soul, and I have to say I really expected to not like her character as I thought she would be a...more
Prelude to Darkness is a paranormal romance with a tragic ending when Margaret meets (by trickery) Prince Edward--a man she has coveted for years.
It is a short story of passion and consequences, based upon characters in the Wasteland series. (Which I am currently finishing.) Even though I knew before buying Prelude to Darkness that it was a side story to the series, I dropped right into the action without missing a beat.
I felt sympathy for Margaret, a poor servant girl who wants nothing more tha...more
It is a short story of passion and consequences, based upon characters in the Wasteland series. (Which I am currently finishing.) Even though I knew before buying Prelude to Darkness that it was a side story to the series, I dropped right into the action without missing a beat.
I felt sympathy for Margaret, a poor servant girl who wants nothing more tha...more
Margaret Rousseau is a young, ambitious servant of England’s royal family. While not mentioned in the story, the setting is in the latter half of the 17th century, likely during the restored Stuart years. That’s neither here nor there to the young maid, who thought her deepest desire in the world was to dive into the Queen’s steaming bathtub for a proper soak. She’s wrong, though. She knows she’s wrong when the busy Queen offers the bath to her son, Edward, and he sends her fellow maid Anne Mari...more
I read an ARC of the aptly named "Prelude to Darkness" and loved it. Though I haven't finished WASTELAND (I'm *almost* done), the book that this short story preludes, I had no problem at all keeping up.
This is a tragic love story about Margaret. Her desire to free herself from a life of slavery and her attraction to a man she can't have make her ripe for the picking by the forces of darkness. Greed drives her to make a shocking choice, yet the reader can still empathize with her despite it all.
M...more
This is a tragic love story about Margaret. Her desire to free herself from a life of slavery and her attraction to a man she can't have make her ripe for the picking by the forces of darkness. Greed drives her to make a shocking choice, yet the reader can still empathize with her despite it all.
M...more
Gives new meaning to "The devil made me do it..."
I read Wasteland and Awaited first before grabbing this hot little number. The two books were amazing, but I was always kept wondering why a mother would sell her son's (David) soul to the devil. Well, it is not as simple as it appears. Ms Rush weaves a wonderful story of love, ambition, greed, deceit and regret. Decisions have consequences and this story delivers on its promise. This is a must read!!
I read Wasteland and Awaited first before grabbing this hot little number. The two books were amazing, but I was always kept wondering why a mother would sell her son's (David) soul to the devil. Well, it is not as simple as it appears. Ms Rush weaves a wonderful story of love, ambition, greed, deceit and regret. Decisions have consequences and this story delivers on its promise. This is a must read!!
I haven't read Wasteland yet, but it was interesting to see what started everything in the paranormal realm. The fact that the story took place in a kingdom where there were servants and royalty made the story that much more compelling to me. I love those types of novels.
I also found the writing to be engaging and the first person POV quite effective at drawing me in. The struggle between good and evil and doing the right thing verses doing what tempts the flesh was contrasted well.
How many yo...more
I also found the writing to be engaging and the first person POV quite effective at drawing me in. The struggle between good and evil and doing the right thing verses doing what tempts the flesh was contrasted well.
How many yo...more
Prelude to Darkness is the love story told of Margaret. The choices she made to get the man of your dreams and the consequences of her choices.
A short story where Margaret meets Prince Edward - the man she has lusted upon for years. An offer via trickery is made one that she cannot refuse - her one chance of true happiness - but not realizing her actions will have dire consequences. As the reader I felt that Lynn through in a sneeky curve ball here, what you think one moment is not as it seems...more
A short story where Margaret meets Prince Edward - the man she has lusted upon for years. An offer via trickery is made one that she cannot refuse - her one chance of true happiness - but not realizing her actions will have dire consequences. As the reader I felt that Lynn through in a sneeky curve ball here, what you think one moment is not as it seems...more
A gripping tale! I was taken in by Margaret and her plight and her desire for something more. But beware what you wish for! Ms. Rush has created a dark fairy tale with interesting characters who are not always what they seem to be. This is a prelude to Ms. Rush's first novel, Wasteland, which I haven't read yet but I'm definitely putting it on my TBR list.
I love pieces like this that give us a peek at what happened in history to build, and sometimes create, the characters we love so much. If you loved Wasteland and look forward to Awaited, don't miss out on this short bit of history to the story line.
Since I wrote the book, I have to rate it 5 stars, right? *LOL*
No, seriously...I'm super excited about this project. It's a short story about David's mother, and I can't wait for you to meet her.
She's not what you would have thought. . . .
No, seriously...I'm super excited about this project. It's a short story about David's mother, and I can't wait for you to meet her.
She's not what you would have thought. . . .
I was immediately hooked by Prelude to Darkness; the writing was so compelling. This author's voice is distinctive, and the description lovely. With this story's fairy tale feel and eerie Gothic feel, it left me breathless for more!
Loved this insight into the beginnings of Wasteland! Was sad for it to be over! Love this series!
Apr 03, 2012
Kieran
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I can not wait until May for this I really want to know WHY?
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Heather Briggs
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I so need this.
This was a great opening to the WASTELAND TRILOGY. Gave you a little insight to David's story. Helped me understand his mother's motivation and wished for him to forgive her for her mistake. Perfect to try a new author, but Lynn Rush is an accomplished author. This short story is full of wonderful characters. Made me want more ... oh I forgot ... there is more. A whole trilogy more!
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When I started out on this writing journey, it felt like such a far away dream. I constantly asked myself, ‘Really? Me? A writer?’ Then when I was published I still asked, ‘Really? Me? An author?’ Along the way things inspired me, obstacles shot up, and doors both opened and closed…but through my faith, family, and friends, I found motivation to continue on my dream - dreams of something bigger th...more
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Aug 25, 2012 09:39pm