(A Bridgerton-inspired Fanfiction based on the Netflix Series "House of Guinness") Dublin, 1869. Society is a game of appearances-polished shoes, pristine gloves, and secrets buried beneath layers of propriety. Few play it as well as the Guinness family. Fewer still dare to defy it. Edward Guinness has inherited more than a fortune; he has inherited duty. As the heir to Ireland's most powerful brewery dynasty, he is expected to lead, to wed, and-above all-to behave. But buried beneath the weight of family expectations lies a heart that once beat for a woman he was never meant to love. Ellen Cochrane has no patience for gilded cages. Fierce, principled, and unyielding, she has devoted her life to the cause of Irish self-rule. Years ago, she gave her heart to Edward. And when he chose his family over her, she vowed never to forgive him. When a political attack throws Dublin into turmoil, their worlds collide once more. Forced proximity rekindles old passions, and every shared glance is a dangerous confession. He stands between legacy and love. She stands between loyalty and desire. Together, they must navigate ballroom whispers, Fenian plots, and the perilous line between what is proper-and what is inevitable. 💔 A tale of star-crossed lovers, whispered scandals, longing gazes, and a love that defies society itself. 👑 For fans of Bridgerton-set amidst the ashen air and glittering façades of Victorian Dublin. I do not own the characters from House of Guinness. This is a fan work created solely for entertainment purposes and not for profit. © All rights reserved.

" I was raised in snow, but I was born in fire. A bastard has no songs sung for them, but no matter, I am the Song of Ice and Fire." *** Full Warning in About chapter - certain chapters/themes/references in this story may be triggering or unsuitable for some readers. Copyright to O.T'Gan 2015. Cover by @stardust24601 Started: July 2015 Completed: September 2018