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A Good Man

by Marc Nobbs

Language: English

Published: 2022-08-30. 96,000 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance » Erotic

Content Rating: All Ages

Micester is a town built around the Liddington-Phipps textile factory, a place defined by its rigid social structure: the working-class 'Townies' and the affluent 'Villagers'. Paul Robertson, a Townie haunted by the death of his parents, feels like an outsider just counting the days until he can escape. Clarissa Liddington is the 'Head Villager,' the beautiful and seemingly untouchable heiress to the factory fortune, trapped by expectation and a menacing stepfather.
Their worlds collide one fateful night when Paul witnesses Clarissa's abuse and steps in to protect her. This single act of courage sparks an unexpected connection that defies Micester's unwritten rules. As their friendship blossoms into a deep, passionate love, they find solace and understanding in each other, challenging the prejudices of their town and friends.
But their path is fraught with obstacles. Paul must contend with jealous rivals like the brutish Del Stevens, navigate the complexities of his own past relationships, and support friends caught in the town's darker undercurrents. Meanwhile, Clarissa battles the manipulations of her stepfather, Jake Rogers, and the expectations of her controlling mother. When Paul turns eighteen, a hidden inheritance and a surprising family legacy linked to the town's founding are revealed, adding new layers of complexity and danger.
As they face threats, secrets, and the looming decision over the factory's future, Paul and Clarissa's love deepens, promising a future together far from Micester's confines. But fate, as Paul learns, can be cruel. A devastating tragedy threatens to shatter everything they've built, forcing Paul onto a path of grief and self-discovery.
"A Good Man" is the compelling first book in the Paul Robertson Saga, a gripping story of first love across social divides, coming-of-age in the face of adversity, the weight of legacy, and the enduring power of loss.