Given Our History: Second-Chance Romance
Given Our History is a contemporary second-chance romance about assistant professor Clara Fernsby and visiting scholar Theodore Harrison, former teenage sweethearts reunited after a decade apart. Their academic setting and unresolved past shape a story for readers who enjoy rekindled relationships.
At a glance
- Follows assistant professor Clara Fernsby and visiting scholar Theodore Harrison, who reconnect ten years after she rejected him.
- The story centres on a second chance at romance and the question of whether the past will repeat itself.
- Set within an academic department, with both central characters working as professors.
Reference price: £9.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A clearly defined second-chance romance premise, with the protagonists' shared history and reunion established from the outset.
- The 320-page print length offers a complete novel rather than a short story.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Zaffre |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 29 Aug. 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1804188492 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1804188491 |
| Weight listed | 223 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 x 2.1 x 19.7 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a contemporary romance about former teenage sweethearts reconnecting years later.
- Those drawn to romantic fiction with university professors and an academic setting.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a genre other than romance or who prefer not to read stories built around a former couple's reunion.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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37% 37% - 3 stars
28% 28% - 2 stars
5% 5% - 1 star
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Aggregate customer ratings are mixed overall, with four- and five-star ratings together forming the largest share while a substantial portion is three-star. This indicates varied reader responses, but the rating data alone does not establish what readers liked or disliked. The listing describes a specific second-chance romance premise, which may help readers judge whether its subject and academic setting suit their tastes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Given Our History about?
Assistant professor Clara Fernsby is reunited with Theodore Harrison, a former love who returns to her department as a visiting scholar. They have not spoken since she rejected him ten years earlier.
Who might enjoy this book?
It may suit readers who like contemporary second-chance romances, particularly stories about former sweethearts meeting again in an academic setting.
How long is the listed print edition?
The listing gives a print length of 320 pages.
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