| STORY DESCRIPTION During the summer, I (Velvetglove) received a message asking if I accept commissions. My answer was 'not really' but 'it depends'. Two months later, the result is this story based on an outline provided by its commissioner, 'Italian Boy'.
I contacted a friend (Charles Ryder) who accepted my offer to co-write the book. In turn, he brought in an artist (the fantastic Formant) to provide our unique cover, depicting Maria's fall from grace.
Maria Sinclair is a typical modern woman, with a highflying career, two ex-husbands and one grown up female dependent. As the 37yr old HR Director of a successful bank Maria's life so far has been a rewarding rollercoaster of highs and lows.
Until a General Election changes everything. The new PP Government ('Patriarchal Power') is determined to repeal all of the wishy-washy, progressive and feminist laws of the past half century, returning our country to its natural, male-dominated state.
As a result, Maria's life quickly spirals out of control. The Bank where she works undergoes a reorganisation, with its female staff demoted or dismissed. Alternative opportunities are few and far between, and certainly not at the level Maria aspires to. However, unemployment is not an option. She must also join 'Minder', a government-owned dating App, to find herself a male Sponsor ... or else.
The sequel - Secretary to Slut - can now be found under the author 'Charles Ryder Velvetglove'
Into this maelstrom of injustice steps Jack Blenkinsop, a 25yr old bigot who's happy to exploit the opportunities the new legislation offers. He has history with Maria. And now he holds all the cards.
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