In Wordsworth’s Shadow: A Tale of Love, Darkness, and Redemption
By Steven Kay
Published by DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C.
 
Overview
Set against the haunting beauty of the Lake District and the poetic legacy of William Wordsworth, In Wordsworth’s Shadow is a sweeping literary romance that explores the collision of innocence and experience, trauma and transformation, love and redemption.
 
Meet Hannah, a young woman raised on a pastoral farm in Bohemia, whose ethereal beauty and quiet strength evoke the purity of untouched snow. Her journey through heartbreak and betrayal leaves her soul bruised but unbroken. Enter Roger, a man shaped by generational trauma and a thirst for power, whose lineage is steeped in darkness—from a violent grandfather to a father shattered by childhood abuse.
 
Roger’s path to healing begins in solitude, retreating to a cave in the Lake District for a summer of introspection. There, in the shadow of Wordsworth’s poetic spirit, he confronts his demons and emerges transformed. Returning to France, he waits patiently for Hannah’s love, determined to prove that redemption is possible.
 
Will Hannah see the man Roger has become, or will the ghosts of their pasts keep them apart?
This is a story for readers who crave emotional depth, psychological complexity, and the timeless tension between light and shadow. In Wordsworth’s Shadow is not just a romance—it’s a meditation on the human condition.
 
About the Author: Steven Kay
Steven Kay was born in Lancashire and raised in the scenic countryside of Hambleton, near Morecambe Bay and the Forest of Bowland. His upbringing instilled in him a reverence for nature and a zest for life. With a foundation in mathematics and a passion for languages, Steven lives simply and intentionally—favoring lake swims, cycling, and camping over modern distractions.
Fluent in Dutch and drawn to the serene landscapes of Austria, Steven dreams of retiring in a land that mirrors Cumbria’s charm without its rain. His writing reflects his values: human connection over materialism, introspection over noise, and timeless truths over fleeting trends.
 
About the Publisher: DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C.
DonnaInk Publications is a woman-owned boutique publishing house committed to elevating eclectic voices and transformative narratives. With authors from nine countries and five continents, DonnaInk specializes in fiction, nonfiction, memoir, and metaphysical works that challenge conventions and inspire change.
 
Led by Donna L. Quesinberry, the company blends traditional publishing excellence with indie innovation, offering a platform for stories that matter—like In Wordsworth’s Shadow, which explores the depths of love, trauma, and redemption with literary grace.
 
Explore more atwww.donnaink.net
 
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