Gabriel's Empath
Benevolence Society Series Book 1
A Young Adult Regency Spy Romance
A betrothal he did not want. A bargain she cannot refuse
Lillian Hargraves’ gift is truly a curse. When she touches someone, she sees their past—not the happy memories, but dark visions. Hidden away for years at a school for ‘exceptional’ children, Lillian is now of marriageable age and her mother has already picked out the groom. But the thought of enduring someone’s touch and the nightmares it will produce is something Lillian is desperate to avoid, especially since her gift is becoming stronger and harder to control. With the wedding looming, she will do anything to escape society and live in seclusion.
Gabriel Ramsey has waited four long years to find a murderer. Now that the war is over, he is released from duty and back in England, determined to capture the man who killed his father. But his mother has other ideas. Insisting Gabriel marry and produce an heir, she pushes him toward a hasty betrothal with Lillian. Gabriel has no interest until he learns of his soon-to-be-wife’s strange ability—one that could undoubtedly help him catch the assassin. So, he makes Lillian an offer she cannot refuse: Freedom in exchange for the use of her gift.
As the two work together and grow closer, Lillian is increasingly unwilling to pull Gabriel into her nightmare. Once they discover the killer, can she overcome her fears and accept being loved?
Lillian Hargraves’ gift is truly a curse. When she touches someone, she sees their past—not the happy memories, but dark visions. Hidden away for years at a school for ‘exceptional’ children, Lillian is now of marriageable age and her mother has already picked out the groom. But the thought of enduring someone’s touch and the nightmares it will produce is something Lillian is desperate to avoid, especially since her gift is becoming stronger and harder to control. With the wedding looming, she will do anything to escape society and live in seclusion.
Gabriel Ramsey has waited four long years to find a murderer. Now that the war is over, he is released from duty and back in England, determined to capture the man who killed his father. But his mother has other ideas. Insisting Gabriel marry and produce an heir, she pushes him toward a hasty betrothal with Lillian. Gabriel has no interest until he learns of his soon-to-be-wife’s strange ability—one that could undoubtedly help him catch the assassin. So, he makes Lillian an offer she cannot refuse: Freedom in exchange for the use of her gift.
As the two work together and grow closer, Lillian is increasingly unwilling to pull Gabriel into her nightmare. Once they discover the killer, can she overcome her fears and accept being loved?
Gabriel’s Empath begins April 1816, England
- Lady Lillian Ruth Hargraves, Age 17, Empath
- Gabriel Lionel Trentham Ramsay, Age 22, the 5th Duke of Wyvern
- Sarah Duggins, Age 16, friend and lady’s maid of Lillian
- Anne Hargraves, Age 18, 1st cousin of Lillian
- Lady Francesca Grantham, age 17, Telepath and friend of Lillian
- Lord Simon Hargraves, age 21, brother of Lillian
- Jersey (no last name), age unknown, valet and bodyguard of Gabriel
- Lord Michael Ramsay, age 22, read the book to find out more
- Howard Ramsay, age 23, 1st cousin of Gabriel
- Lord Valentine Montgomery, age 23, Viscount Hartley, friend and colleague of Gabriel
- Davis Rigsby, age 22, friend and colleague of Gabriel
- Signor Giuseppe Silvano (aka Joseph Silver), owner of Silvano’s School for Exceptional Children
For more characters and more about these characters, read the book. Also, see the series page for more about the kids with supernatural abilities
An empath is someone who is able to understand the thoughts and feelings of others with an unusual amount of accuracy. However, Lillian’s ability goes far beyond that. When she touches someone, she can see visions of their past. Her gift takes some surprising twists and turns which you’ll find out about in the book.
Elena at L1graphics designed this cover.