Dark Angel by Sally Beauman is a sweeping family saga set against the backdrop of the turbulent 20th century. The story begins on Halley’s Comet night in 1910, when a violent death casts a dark shadow over the Cavendish family. At the heart of the drama is Constance, a beautiful and dangerous woman whose presence seems to bring a curse upon the men of the family. The novel follows the Cavendish dynasty across three generations, navigating the devastating effects of two World Wars, as well as the passions, deceptions, and betrayals that span between them. It is Constance’s powerful, yet sinister personality and the secret buried deep within her life that will ultimately determine whether Victoria, the last of the Cavendishes, will inherit happiness or suffering. Known for her gripping and intimate storytelling, Beauman’s Dark Angel weaves a tale of love, loss, and legacy, keeping readers hooked from start to finish.
