Author Suzanne G. Rogers has released her latest historical romance novel, Lady of a Gilded Age, continuing an older series. Woot! *pushes one-click button* So I invited her here to tell us a little more about it.
Writing a sequel
by Suzanne G. Rogers
When I was working on my latest release, Lady of a Gilded Age, I did not intend to write a sequel to Duke of a Gilded Age. The working title of the book was The Merry Milliner and the premise revolved around a formerly wealthy young woman who is obliged to use her dowry to open a hat shop. The problem was the unlikable antagonist, who was meant to have a character arc and end up as the heroine’s romantic interest. I just wasn’t feeling the chemistry and wasn’t making much progress on the book at all.
I finally flipped the table over, tossed out the despicable gent, and began thinking about creating an antagonist I would prefer. He would have to be a handsome rogue (naturally), and preferably have a sister who could befriend our heroine and her brother, the Earl of Merrifield.
Then, it occurred to me…I had the perfect fellow all ready to go, in a book I’d written ten years prior. Stephen van Eyck had been a secondary character in Duke and had distinguished himself creditably. I had always wanted to write a book featuring him and his sister, but could never come up with a good plot before now.
Once I plugged Stephen and Louise van Eyck into the story, Lady of a Gilded Age practically wrote itself. Because they were Americans living in England, they had a unique perspective and appreciation for women in business that English society did not exactly share. I brought back a few beloved characters from Duke, but the story revolves around the Van Eyck siblings. I was delighted to give them time to shine because they both deserved to find their own Happily Ever After endings.
So, a decade after the release of Duke of a Gilded Age, I have finally released its sequel. It was a delight to write Lady of a Gilded Age, and I’m hoping everyone who loved Duke will enjoy Lady as well.
~ Suzanne G. Rogers
Synopsis:
In the wake of romantic disappointment, Stephen van Eyck and his sister, Louise, decide to leave England and return to Philadelphia. When he inherits a property from an earl he barely remembers, however, they delay their departure long enough to visit the place. Once Stephen discovers the residence is magnificent, he feels compelled to make amends for his windfall to the earl’s heirs. Unfortunately, the beautiful Lady Delphine wants nothing to do with him.
Bio:
Bestselling author Suzanne G. Rogers is a California native, but she changed coastlines and now lives in romantic Savannah, Georgia, on an island populated by deer, exotic birds, turtles, otters, and gators. Writing blush-free, young adult fiction is her passion.
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Thank you for letting us in on the process behind Lady, Suzanne! Best of luck with it. I can’t wait to read it. 🙂 Folks, if you’d like to check it out, the book is available at Amazon in Kindle and paperback.
3 responses to “Lady of a Gilded Age by Suzanne G. Rogers”
Thank you for hosting me, Juli! It’s very much appreciated. 😀
You are most welcome, my friend!
Thanks for being with us today, Suzanne! Good luck with Lady!