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Serenity, a lady of one-and-twenty years and the daughter of a Viscount, was but a tender eight years of age when the hand of fate dealt her a cruel blow, bereaving her of both her parents. It was in the wake of this sorrowful event that she was, alas, relegated to the thankless task of tending her ailing cousin, Lady Naveh. For thirteen long years, she has endured a campaign of subtle manipulation and emotional distress at her remaining family's hands. Now, gallingly, Naveh has become betrothed to the very gentleman who once held Serenity's youthful affections, whilst Serenity herself finds her hand promised to the grandson of a Duke. Driven by this unwelcome turn of events, Serenity departs her former residence to reside with her affianced. Upon her arrival, she anticipates a continuation of her past treatment, expecting to be regarded merely as a convenience. Instead, she discovers a haven where her spirits may mend and uncovers whispers of those who plot to prevent her betrothed, the rightful heir, from inheriting his ducal title.