Sarah, Duchess of York, has been awarded a book contract for her new adult novel, a historical romance that fictionalises the life and love of her great-aunt.
In a promotional video posted Wednesday on her Twitter account, the ex-Sarah Ferguson said the novel, titled Her Heart for Compass, is set in the Victorian era and is “about being bold to follow your heart against those who are weird. ”
The Duchess dressed in Victorian style in the video and described her heroine as strong, rebellious and confident.
I am delighted to announce my first historical romance novel, #HerHeartForACompass, published in August by @MillsandBoon (RA) and @WmMorrowBooks (US)!
Set in the Victorian era, the book is about daring to follow your heart against the wards. UK pre-order: https://t.co/Lv1pyfM3kP pic.twitter.com/cqz3lLT2sa
– Sarah Ferguson (@SarahTheDuchess) 13 January 2021
Publisher Mills & Boon, a romantic version of British publisher Harlequin UK, said the story is based on Sarah’s ancestor, Lady Margaret Montagu Douglas Scott, who escaped an arranged marriage and “the boundaries of a polite society.” The Duchess said she also drew on “many appearances from my life” for the love story.
Sarah was married to Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth’s third child, but the couple separated in the 1990s. She has previously published her memoirs and written several children’s books.
Her novel, written by author Marguerite Kaye, is expected to be published in August.