England's 19 Crimes

You shall never... Brand me as a Thief!When Cordelia accused her of stealing Mrs. Lansing's diamond bracelet, Maleficent knew her fate; especially due to the hue of her skin; whether she was innocent or not. Who and what she was dictated how in which she was to be treated.She was sentenced to Botany Bay, one of Australia's most notorious work islands; and she had no notions as to how she would endure...let alone survive.Yet, she knew even if it were with her last breath, she would someday return to her mother and brother…Captain Callum Sinclair governed Botany Bay for the last four years, he was magistrate and jury. His laws were law, and the king saw fit to allow him his leeway. However, with Callum's commission nearing its end, he had no notions of remaining on the island. After sixteen years in his Majesty's Naval forces…his wish was to return to England and set himself up as a proper gentleman.Yet, when Captain Morse heaved the young woman forward and she fell to her knees; Callum was astonished, for never in his life had he seen a more beautiful woman! Equally, her reaction to him gave him cause to see the humor in the entire situation.He knew for the reason that he...was the law…she... would be his…one way or another…This is an Interracial/Multicultural Historical Romance.Rated-R Reader Discretion is Advised 18+