Bargaining with the Wicked Tristan Avaris
(2027)(The first book in the Villains of London series)
A novel by Ramona Elmes
They call Tristan Avaris the Tyrant of the East End Garment District.
No one knows who he is, where he came from, or when he became so powerful. Some say ‘Tristan Avaris’ may not even be his real name. He owns the garment factories, controls the barges that deliver fabric, and, for the right price, ladies whisper, he will provide dresses spun from gold.
Tristan embraces the rumors that swirl around him—some of them are true, and others are gross exaggerations. Regardless, they benefit him, especially when it comes to his next plan. Vengeance is what he is after, and he intends to succeed.
Lady Daphne Bartlet’s family is destitute. She is on the cusp of accepting an odious man’s proposal to save her siblings and mother. But then the mysterious Tristan Avaris walks into her life and presents her with a wicked bargain. He will land her a duke, dress her in the finest gowns, and establish a trust for her family. All she must do in return is agree to his one scandalous request.
She should refuse, knowing nothing good comes from wicked things. Yet, she doesn’t'''propelling her down a twisted path with a far too complicated and sensual man as her guide. As moves are made for the tyrant''s plot of vengeance, Daphne and Tristan are drawn closer together. He constantly reminds her that their time together is only temporary and that no goodness lurks within him. She knows she should believe him, but his actions, words, and touch conflict with his fearsome reputation.
Daphne begins to wonder if beneath all the rumors and wicked deeds lies a man who is truly more prince than villain.
Tropes/details:
Rumpelstiltskin retelling
Twist on a classic fairy tale
Villain falls hard
Found family
Secret identity
Late Victorian Romance
Genre: Historical Romance
No one knows who he is, where he came from, or when he became so powerful. Some say ‘Tristan Avaris’ may not even be his real name. He owns the garment factories, controls the barges that deliver fabric, and, for the right price, ladies whisper, he will provide dresses spun from gold.
Tristan embraces the rumors that swirl around him—some of them are true, and others are gross exaggerations. Regardless, they benefit him, especially when it comes to his next plan. Vengeance is what he is after, and he intends to succeed.
Lady Daphne Bartlet’s family is destitute. She is on the cusp of accepting an odious man’s proposal to save her siblings and mother. But then the mysterious Tristan Avaris walks into her life and presents her with a wicked bargain. He will land her a duke, dress her in the finest gowns, and establish a trust for her family. All she must do in return is agree to his one scandalous request.
She should refuse, knowing nothing good comes from wicked things. Yet, she doesn’t'''propelling her down a twisted path with a far too complicated and sensual man as her guide. As moves are made for the tyrant''s plot of vengeance, Daphne and Tristan are drawn closer together. He constantly reminds her that their time together is only temporary and that no goodness lurks within him. She knows she should believe him, but his actions, words, and touch conflict with his fearsome reputation.
Daphne begins to wonder if beneath all the rumors and wicked deeds lies a man who is truly more prince than villain.
Tropes/details:
Rumpelstiltskin retelling
Twist on a classic fairy tale
Villain falls hard
Found family
Secret identity
Late Victorian Romance
Genre: Historical Romance
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