Истории Victorian

When the arrogant stranger Bess is forced to marry unexpectedly becomes a duke, she'll find herself at odds with her growing feelings as he hunts for a killer. ***** Sharp-tongued Elizabeth 'Bess' Jones is perfectly content living on her lonesome in a tiny village south of Derbyshire. She works as a nurse, owns a small home, and finds the label of 'spinster' an agreeable trade for her independence. But when her entire life is uprooted in an instant, she only has one person to blame: her new husband, Emmett Wilde, who was caught in a compromising situation with her. And now, despite his promise to fake a death certificate after their wedding--to free her of any duty to him or their marriage bed--he sends for her in the dead of night with startling news: his father has been murdered, and he is now the Duke of Ascot with a wife he can no longer deny... [[Word Count: 60,000-70,000 words]] [[Cover designed by Ren Tachibana]]

Two years after Nathaniel Swift left for America to forget the woman he loved, he learns she's engaged to another man -- and returns to England to win her back. ***** Lord Nathaniel 'Nate' Swift is hopelessly in love with his best friend's younger sister, Charlotte Wilde. However, Nate's rakish ways, their ten-year age difference, and his best friend's objections soon make it very clear that a marriage could never take place. So Nate does the only thing he could: he travels to America and tries to forget about the woman he loves. But after two years in the New World, forgetting Charlotte proves to be impossible, and he's quickly pulled back to England after hearing of her engagement to another man. Determined to make up for past mistakes, Nate swears to stop the impending wedding and win back Charlotte's heart at any cost. But is he too late to show her the truth he's known all along -- that they're meant to be together, forever? [[Word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy

After a disastrous first season in London, Rose Wilde finds herself torn between two men who love her -- but who both hide secrets that could ruin her. ***** Rose Wilde has always considered herself plain, especially when compared to her beautiful older sister Charlotte, and has practically given up on the idea of being romanced. But when American hotelier Derek Montgomery comes to revolutionise her little, sleepy English village of Ascot, Rose starts to revisit the idea of falling in love. However, Derek brings with him many secrets and obligations, some that might prohibit him from pursuing Rose -- and push her into the arms of her friend, Michael Cornell, the Marquess of Juniper. Will fate allow Rose and Derek to marry for love? Or will she indeed become the reluctant marchioness? [[Word count: 70,000 - 80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy (The Reluctant Marchioness is the sequel to The Coveted Countess, but can also be read as a standalone)

When her mistress, Isabella, is tragically lost at sea in a shipwreck, Chasity Hemings is left with no choice but to seek out the man Isabella was meant to marry for help. Eric Donahue, is ready to settle down, hoping to raise his young daughter with the bride he has come to love through their letters. But when Chasity arrives on his doorstep with the devastating news of Isabella's death, his plans are shattered. As Chasity stays at the Donahue residence, sparks fly between her and Eric, but both are held back by a shared loyalty to the memory of Isabella as well as societal standards. Can they overcome the shadow of the past and embrace the future together?

'𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆, 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆.' But not Casanna, the sole heir of the Duke of Rosemore. She refuses to be what society expects her to. She rejects its standards, defies its traditions and breaks every expectation placed upon her. She simply refuses to be dictated to. All she ever wanted was to live at her own pace, to honor her family's legacy while quietly fading into the background. 'Not just a rose with vivid petals and thorns but something far more.' However, peace always demands a price. What seemed like a simple dream becomes far more complicated when she meets someone who mirrors her own fire, someone who will challenge her heart and change her forever. Someone who has the same temperament as hers. PLAGIARISM IS A CRIME. ❁✿❀✾❃

In Selestia's empire, the greatest of the continent, where the four great ducal families reign alongside the emperor , is the princess Jade Selestine . this world where magic was given by the goddess Selest as a gift for what happened thousands of years ago, and where dragons, mythical creatures, and extraordinary events aren't that uncommon, is the princess who fought her whole life for a specifical reason .. for something she dreamed of her whole life.. *go read my story if you wanna know what ! * please read my story ! I'm 14 years old and very new to Wattpad , wrote only two fanfictions and this is my first time writing a fantasy and romancy!

The Villainess Who Was Loved Too Late Priscilla Ali Davis was born into wealth, but never into love. Raised by a family that punished every mistake and demanded perfection, Priscilla grew into a woman society loved to hate-the arrogant, jealous, and infamous countess who would do anything to win the heart of Duke Forrest Ace Atwood. But Forrest never loved her. When his heart belongs to another woman, Priscilla's obsession drives her to commit an unforgivable act, sending her to prison for the rest of her life. Years later, abandoned and dying alone, Priscilla makes one final wish: "If I could live again, I would do everything differently." When she opens her eyes, she is twenty years old once more--but in the body of the very woman she once hated. With a second chance at the life she destroyed, Priscilla vows never to chase the Duke again. But fate has other plans. Because the more she tries to stay away from Forrest, the closer he comes to the woman she has become. And when the Duke finally falls in love with her... he may already be loving the villainess he once despised.

Rosalind was perfectly happy in a life without a husband. She was content with living the rest of her life with her books all alone. Until her mother announced that she'd be marrying the rebellious Lord Oscar Vane. Now she realized that dream has quickly shattered.

An entrancing beauty bound by a century old curse, and a fanatic heart devoted to the eternal lord of the dark. Vanille-the woman who will haunt your dreams. However sweet her name may sound, her essence is of death. If you love Edgar Allan Poe then you'll like this too. An archaic mystery that includes vintage manors and antique objects then perhaps you'd consider laying your eyes on this name. Not just any ancient beauty. She's Vanilla Scorpio. She fancies crows and belladonna. Be safe with that drink in your hands. Who knows what might be in there? #gothic-romance #ancient-horror #macabre #necromancer #bizarre #victorian #vintage #dark-magic #death #archaic #16th Century #european

Not everyone born a princess lived happily... and not everyone born poor was weak. In a kingdom where a person's worth is measured by their gender, and destinies are written in contracts they cannot refuse, begins the story of a girl whose only fault was being born female. Amidst the melodies of a violin, the whispers of the forest, and the secrets of the royal palace, the paths of two people from different worlds will intertwine... one wearing the crown, the other bearing the wounds of the past. Can love defeat a centuries-old law? Or did fate write their ending before they even met? **If you begin reading... be prepared to reconsider every character you thought you understood.**

(TW: This story will have mentions of self-harm, general violence, overall angst, and go into depressing themes. Viewer discretion is advised.)

Clara Smith cannot ignore the needy, cannot tolerate wrongdoing, and her conscience will not rest until she is held accountable. As she tries to build an independent life in Victorian London, her unwavering principles lead her to confront a world that values only money and power. With every step she takes toward the truth, she finds herself facing choices, none of which come without a price. This historical investigation novel blends mystery and psychological conflict, where the adversary is not always someone on the other side... but could be the voice within. This work of fiction is set in Victorian Britain and aims to portray the society of that era, including its classism, racism, exploitation, and social inequality. The presence of the church or Christian characters is part of the historical context and is not intended to promote any religion or belief, nor to romanticize that historical period. All events and characters in this novel are fictional, and any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental.

Silvester and Nemo are friends, coworkers, neighbors...and, Silvester hopes maybe eventually something else, too. The two of them are partway through rewriting their interpretation of a popular new opera when Nemo falls ill. While he spends his days taking care of them, Silvester stews in his anxieties, hoping that they not only survive but he doesn't ruin the friendship they already have.

What if Anthony Bridgerton was already married and had two children with her? Matilda Bridgerton learned to accept her husband's indifference towards her as long as they respected one another despite her knowledge of him being unfaithful. However, when Duke Jasper Dashwood reenters Matilda's life, both Anthony and Matilda don't know what to think when the duke sets his eyes on her.

When the weight of grief is too much to bear, who do you turn to? Milliscent, an orphan child, taught to pray learned to steal, found the journals of Lord Essel, a pioneer in Meteorolgy, but it wasn't just scopes and measure, it was grief and doubts that lead her closer to the truth. Learning the Wilde sort of relationship of the one that opened up the skies. She followed the trails of this journal and finally came across what she deeply wished for, will it be just as she expected it to?

You're a college student and as you're enjoying your winter break, some strange things go down. You enjoy walking through the woods; you've been doing it for years. One sleepless night, you decide to take a walk in the woods near your apartment you shared with your roommate and as you're walking, you find an old pocket watch. You pick it up and that's when unusual things start to occur. NOTE: This story does contain the reader being insecure and daydreaming constantly! DISCLAIMER- not everything in this story about the Victorian era may be accurate. I tried my best to make it accurate but still trying to add romance into it (which seems impossible). Please do not repost!! please enjoy reading !

​Pierre is a fixer. Living in the grim, fog-choked streets of the lower district, he can repair almost anything-except his family's empty pockets and his mother's failing health. Desperate to keep her alive, he takes a terrifying gamble: he puts on a dress, applies white face powder, and sneaks into the royal palace as "Petra," the newest maid in the dangerous West Wing. ​But playing a servant among the nobility is a tightrope walk, and things get complicated when he catches the eye of the untouchable Crown Prince Aleric. ​Up close, Pierre's sharp eyes notice things that don't add up. The golden-blonde prince has mannerisms, heavy sighs, and an intense, furnace-like warmth that feel achingly familiar-connecting him to a completely different part of Pierre's life outside the palace walls. ​Suddenly, Pierre finds himself tangled in a web of missing royal gold, a suspicious info-broker who knows way too much, and the suffocating fear of coming dangerously close to losing the only true friend he has left. Surrounded by secrets on all sides, Pierre has to play a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse to solve the riddles of the palace before his own disguise falls apart. ​Because in a court built on lies, one wrong step won't just get Pierre fired-it will get him killed. (e.g.,updates every Friday!)

"What if the person you loved belonged to another century?" In the cold halls of 19th century Scotland, some encounters feel like destiny... and some feel like a mistake time will someday correct.

Yara Isaye loses her family in an accident. Two days later, she wakes up in a novel she once read, as the story's villainess, Yara Julian Isaye. Tyrannical, cruel, and unforgiving. Destined to be rejected by her own family, and the one fated to die at the hands of the Empire's most unfeeling man. She already knows how it unfolds. So she keeps her distance. She does not reach for them, does not question the role she has been given. It is easier to accept what has already been written than to hope for something else. Grief dulls everything else, whether she lives or dies no longer feels important. Until the story begins to shift. A hesitation where there should be indifference, a quiet concern that does not belong, and the man who was meant to kill her, once distant, and unmoved, no longer looks at her as he should, but with something far more difficult to name. Yara tells herself it changes nothing, because some endings are deserved. Aren't they? [Disclaimer: English isn't my first language so expect grammatical errors]

As Ivory falls in love with Abel and the people of Rosewood Hall, she uncovers secrets hidden for generations. Every answer draws her deeper into a mystery that connects the past, the present, and her own family in ways she never imagined. Soon she must face an impossible choice: Return to the life she has always known... Or remain in the past with the man she loves, even if it means giving up everything else.