Goethe Award for Late Historical Fiction - 2025 Longlisted
Winner of multiple International Firebird Book Awards 2025, including first place in Historical Fiction and Best for Provoking Philosophical Discussions.
"Lund builds the tension to a thunderous crescendo and shocking ending, sparking eager anticipation for the next in the series." -
BookLife
Power is seductive; those who desire it most deserve it least. It permeates society - subtle and ruthless, and never without consequence.
A literary historical novel of ambition, corruption, and a young woman's moral awakening in 18th-century London.
London, 1763. As Britain emerges from war and the East India Company deepens its grip on global influence, Isabella Thornbury steps into the opulent world of London's high society for her first social season. What begins with a dance of suitors, soirées and romance, soon reveals darker layers, political corruption, secret societies, and a mysterious pocketbook that could unravel reputations.
As Isabella is drawn into a web of power and deceit, she must choose between complicity and conscience. Will she preserve her place in society, or risk everything to expose the truth?
With the philosophical depth of
Wolf Hall
, the social wit of
Jane Austen
, and the brooding romance of
Outlander
,
Consequence of Power
blends literary intrigue, historical suspense, and emotional growth into a coming-of-age tale that resonates across time.
Reader Promise:
Consequence of Power: Isabella's Season
promises a richly immersive reading experience where history, romance, and moral reckoning converge. Expect a slow-burn exploration of character, conscience, and the seductive pull of power, with moments of heartbreak, humour, and hope. Ideal for historical fiction fans, lovers of literary dramas and those who savour elegant prose, layered themes, and atmospheric storytelling.
For fans of: Hilary Mantel, Jessie Burton, Sarah Waters, Winston Graham, and Philippa Gregory.
Praise for Consequence of Power: Isabella's Season
"Dazzling - but deadly." - BookLife (Publishers Weekly)
"A must-read that oozes with romantic appeal. It will, beyond all doubt, entice fans of historical and political thrillers." - Readers' Favorite
"Masterfully explores the complexity of power." - Review Tales
"A sweeping tale that will appeal to fans of historical sagas, political thrillers, and romance." - Review Tales
"A captivating historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the opulence and intrigue of 18th-century London." - Review Tales
"Masterfully explores the intricacies of possessing unlimited power and how this can either corrupt those who wield it or destroy those who desperately desire it.." - Readers' Favorite