Beryl Caldwell, a girl who liked to be completely independent, but yet, the girl who was forced to make her debut by her mother. Her only true ambition being reading, something unusual for girls her age -since they usually swoon over suitors- but being unusual was always Beryl's forte. She despised love, marriage and whatever is associated with being in love, until she met the undeniable attractive William Churchill. She would deny her feelings to anyone who asked, even herself. But, she knew that feeling on her chest that lingered for a long time when she saw William wasn't just hatred. It might even be something unexpected. The question remains. Would he change Beryl's perspective on love, or would he confirm her doubts? Is he truly the man he pretends to be, or is he worse? (Disclaimer: This book is not historically accurate, it is just for the reader's pleasure.) Aftermath #1