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In Harewood, 1849, William is chosen as the model for a new church statue. His good looks attract the attention of many women. But William's heart is set on Emilia, the maid servivng the count's daughter Veronica. Unfortunately, Veronica becomes obsessed with William and hatches evil plans to separate him from Emilia.
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Astrid HL Goossens
Belgian author who is stretching her boundaries and leaving her comfort zone by taking baby steps into the world of Dark Romance.
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The Statue - Astrid HL Goossens
The Statue
Copyright 2024 Astrid HL Goossens
Published by Astrid HL Goossens
Cover: painting by Vera LP Cauwenberghs
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Any similarity to existing persons, events, places, or entities is purely coincidental. All characters, events, places and entities are fictitious and in no way relate to a reality of existing persons, events, places or entities.
The Statue
In the year 1849, the town of Harewood had faced a terrible faith. Many lives were lost to starvation, others endured hunger. Father Brown interpreted this as divine punishment from God.
‘You are all completely consumed by lust, seduction and desire!’ the priest shouted at his churchgoers. 'Our church needs a new sculpture to bring you to your senses and strengthen your faith in our Lord Jesus!'
The listeners muttered. This Sunday sermon was even worse than previous weeks. Gentlemen of nobility looked around arrogantly. The commoners were guilty of these things. They were not. They had the right to do so.
'The church is counting on your generous contribution to purchase this sculpture. Joseph, our local and talented sculptor, has agreed to create one,' the priest roared on.
Since the failed potato harvests of previous years, this was the biggest news to occur in the small town. Joyous news that made hunger go away. Everyone was talking to each other. The waffling drowned out the priest's final blessings, and under constant twittering, people
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