When Stars Rise at Midnight

1922

 

Estelle

After my fiancé's tragic accident, I was banished from my family and forced to give up my infant daughter. Now, thanks to a generous benefactor, I live comfortably, dedicating myself to helping the sick and needy in New York City's poorest neighborhoods. Memories of my lost family and the child I left behind haunt me, but I've found purpose in my work. All would be well if my heart would only obey my mind. Despite my best efforts to resist, I've fallen unexpectedly in love with a man who can never be mine.

 

Percival

With my wife in a mental asylum, I raise my six-year-old daughter with the help of my mother. My work as a doctor in New York City's impoverished areas fulfills me, but life as a single father is lonely, compounded by my growing feelings for the lovely Estelle. Though we vowed to remain chaste, my heart longs to make her mine. Yet, I am an honorable man, holding integrity and loyalty as my dearest attributes.

 

Part two of Tess Thompson’s historical saga continues in this clean and wholesome American 20th century romance about forbidden lovers, second chances, and finding love against all odds. This heartfelt women's fiction novel explores themes of family, loss, and ultimately, love in the vibrant setting of New York City's historical neighborhoods.