Award-winning Historical Series of Love, Secrets & Power
Reviews for Consequence of Power: Isabella’s Season
Awards
2025 International Firebird Award
1st place - Historical Fiction
1st place - Provoking Philosophical Discussion
2nd place - New Fiction
1st place - Best Book Trailer
2025 Chanticleer
Goethe Award Longlisted for Late Historical Fiction
Latest Release by Sabrina Lund
Consequence of Power: Isabella’s Season
Goethe Award for Late Historical Fiction - 2025 Longlisted
Winner of multiple 2025 International Firebird Book Awards
"Lund builds the tension to a thunderous crescendo and shocking ending, sparking eager anticipation for the next in the series." - BookLife
Power is seductive; those who desire it most deserve it least. It permeates society - subtle and ruthless, and never without consequence.
London, 1763. As Britain emerges from war and the East India Company deepens its grip on global influence, Isabella Thornbury steps into the opulent world of London's high society for her first social season. What begins as a dance of suitors and soirees soon reveals darker layers of political corruption, secret societies, and a mysterious pocketbook that could unravel reputations.
As Isabella is drawn into an arena of power and deceit, she must choose between complicity and conscience. Will she preserve her place in society, or risk everything to expose the truth?
Blending the wit of Jane Austen, the philosophical depth and political intrigue of Wolf Hall, with the brooding romance and pursuit of justice of Poldark, this atmospheric debut explores the cost of standing up for what is right in a world built on appearances. It blends literary intrigue, historical suspense, and emotional growth into a coming-of-age tale that resonates across time.
Reader Promise: Consequence of Power: Isabella's Season promises a richly immersive reading experience where history, romance, and moral reckoning converge. Expect a slow-burn exploration of character, conscience, and the seductive pull of power, with moments of heartbreak, humour, and hope. Ideal for historical fiction fans, lovers of literary dramas and those who savour elegant prose, layered themes, and atmospheric storytelling.
For fans of: Hilary Mantel, Jessie Burton, Sarah Waters, Winston Graham, and Philippa Gregory.
Praise for Consequence of Power: Isabella's Season
"Dazzling - but deadly." - BookLife (Publishers Weekly)
"A must-read that oozes with romantic appeal. It will, beyond all doubt, entice fans of historical and political thrillers." - Readers' Favorite
"Masterfully explores the complexity of power." - Review Tales
"A sweeping tale that will appeal to fans of historical sagas, political thrillers, and romance." - Review Tales
"A captivating historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the opulence and intrigue of 18th-century London." - Review Tales
"Masterfully explores the intricacies of possessing unlimited power and how this can either corrupt those who wield it or destroy those who desperately desire it.." - Readers' Favorite
In the Press
Sabrina Lund is an English-Danish author of award-winning historical fiction. Her debut novel, Consequence of Power: Isabella's Season, was longlisted for the 2025 Chanticleer Goethe Award for Late Historical Fiction, and received multiple 2025 International Firebird Awards, including first for Historical Fiction and first place for Provoking Philosophical Discussion.
Consequence of Power is an eighteenth-century literary historical fiction series that explores the themes of power, corruption, and moral courage. Lund brings this rich period and themes to life, reimagined for the modern reader and is currently working on the next novel in the series.
Raised in London and Copenhagen, she now resides in Hampshire on the River Hamble, whose landscape inspired many of her nature descriptions. She holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Language from the University of Exeter and an MA in Shakespeare in History from University College London. In addition to her writing, she has a career in finance and holds a MSc in Finance from the London School of Economics.
Lund has spoken on Awaaz, Fiesta and Wycombe Sound Radio about her writing process and the historical themes behind her work. She is currently engaging with UK literary festivals to share her interest in historical fiction and the themes of political power and forgotten narratives. She will appear at the Portsmouth BooksFest in 2026.
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