Finding the girl of his dreams should have been a blessing. But people were watching ... prepared to do anything to keep them apart.If only they'd considered the unintended consequences...Farm labourer Charles Jackson doesn't expect much from life. For the price of a few pints of ale and enough food on the table, he's happy to take work where he can get it. But when he finds himself at Chadwick's farm, all that changes...Falling in love with the farmer's daughter wasn't part of his plans. But when they're found in an intimate embrace, his troubles are only just beginning...Inspired by real events, Condemned by Fate is a standalone, short story prequel to The Ambition & Destiny Series, an epic family saga set in Victorian-era England.If you like love stories that are more than just a romance, then you'll love the prequel to VL McBeath's engaging series.GOLD Quality Mark "This is an excellent short piece to introduce the series." BooksGoSocialBuy Condemned by Fate and step back in time todayPlease Note: This is a short story, approximately 40 pages long. It is written in UK English. Occasional words use the Old English spelling.