In the misty windswept embrace of a seaport in 1840s Cornwall, love and destiny collide in a legend of dark secrets and supernatural forces. Port Quin, a cliffside fishing village steeped in tradition and mystery, serves as the backdrop for an eerie and haunting legend. Village girl Effy, the daughter of a tough fisherman, has an unsettling gift-she can glimpse the future. But she couldn't predict what would happen to her own heart, as she finds herself entangled in a deadly rags-to-riches love triangle. Torn between her childhood friend, Cade, and William, a dashing newcomer who captures her mind, Effy struggles to use all of her power to save her family, love and dreams as the fight for hope begins.
A Hopeless Dawn is a gothic suspense historical fiction romance at its best, inspired by the haunting masterpiece painting of the same name by 19th century artist Frank Bramley. In this evocative and deeply moving narrative, love, destiny, and the echoes of a storm-tossed fleet intertwine. Will Effy's gifts elevate her standing or plunge her deeper into poverty?
Prepare to be transported to a world where the past casts a long, eerie shadow and legends unfold in chilling detail! Will you dare to confront A Hopeless Dawn?