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Lace Trim

Leituras 792
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Capítulos 23
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Leituras 792
Votos 23
Capítulos 23
Tempo 2h 23m

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Set in the 18th century, 16 year old Miss Annabelle Walker starts her brand new life as her father ships her off to live with her aunt in England. She is terrified and tired, this is something she never expected to happen and never wanted to happen. Annabelle meets a somewhat rude young man upon her ship and despite his bored opinion of her, falls in a trance like never before. Who is this strange man and why does she keep thinking she is seeing him in England. Does he follow her? He does. A different new man in her life lures her in. She thinks he is going to marry her, but is he who he seems and and why does the man from the ship follow her?Todos os Direitos Reservados

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The Beauty Of Rose

DRAFT MOSTLY FOR FANS OF BRIDGERTON Rose Axel is deformed from the burns she endured from her father. Her face is forever hidden under a veil. Her waist is much too wide, hips too ample. Too many prefer calling her fat. Or to her family, a cow. When hastily married after her father's death, to honor the agreement made in his will, she expects nothing of it. And she is right to think so. Matthew Whitfield is not happy upon receiving Rose as a bride. He cannot even look upon her, as she refuses to take off her veil, and has no features he considers attractive. The handsome charming Mr. Whitfield cannot be bothered by the likes of his wife. She is the fulfillment of a contract and nothing more. So he takes a mistress, and falls in love. Victoria Sill is everything Rose is not. Beautiful, gliding, and glowing. She's interested in one thing only, and that is to hold the title of Matthew's wife, Mrs. Whitfield. She doesn't care who she has to crush to get her way, be it Rose herself. Victoria always get what she wants. Be it one way or other. Soon Rose falls upon a secret that turns the tables. In addition, Victoria finds a way to become closer to the Whitfield name. A child. As the circumstances shift, and the Whitfield mansion is thrown into uproar, will this situation bring Matthew and Rose together? Or will Victoria succeed in keeping them apart? ---- #35 in victorian 5/13/22 #1 in oldtimes 5/23/22 #2 in regency 5/28/22 #1 in bridgerton 6/15/22 [[word count: 80,000-100,000 words]]