Some transformations begin in darkness
About Beauty On The Edge of Darkness
Driven from her home by war and vendetta, Jeanette and her family flee Montreal in search of a new start. But when a prank goes wrong during their desperate journey, Jeanette begins experiencing mysterious changes she cannot hide. Forced from society and tormented by guilt, she must find others like her while evading a dangerous pursuer. In a world torn by conflict, who is the real monster—and who will survive?
Genre Tags:
Young Adult • Historical Fantasy • Coming of Age
Themes:
Transformation & Identity
Family & Belonging
Guilt & Redemption
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Survival & Sacrifice
The Monster Within
A World in Turmoil
Set against the backdrop of 18th-century North America, "Beauty on the Edge of Darkness" unfolds during a time of unprecedented upheaval. The story begins in Montreal during the period of British conquest, when French colonial families faced impossible choices between their homeland and an uncertain future.
Historical Elements:
The Great Expulsion and refugee movements
Colonial Montreal's diverse population
Frontier survival and wilderness challenges
The clash between old world traditions and new world realities
The precarious position of displaced peoples
This rich historical tapestry provides the foundation for Jeanette's journey, where personal transformation mirrors the dramatic changes reshaping an entire continent.
About A M Blake
A M Blake weaves historical detail with fantastical elements to explore themes of identity, belonging, and the darkness we all carry within. Inspired by the complex history of 18th-century North America and the timeless struggle of finding one's place in a changing world, "Beauty on the Edge of Darkness" is his debut novel.
Blake's fascination with the untold stories of history's displaced peoples drives his work, bringing voice to those who lived on the margins of great historical events. When not writing, he researches colonial history and folklore, always searching for the human stories buried within larger narratives.
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