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Court Painter

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Reads 183
Votes 21
Parts 15
Time 54m

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Arden, the meek and innovative daughter of an Artist-For-Hire hides behind an admiration of her father's works to conceal her own (unencouraged) love of painting. By chance, Arden is discovered by the Queen Elza, a lover of art herself. Arden is whisked away to become the Queen's personal favorite and official Court Painter. But what Arden is quick to learn is what "what happens at court must also stay at court."

*The characters of this story as very loosely based on the historic figures Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun, her Father Louise Vigee (Master Artist) and Marie Antoinette. Elisabeth Vigee was the top portraiture artist of her time and was a favorite artist of Antoinette's who took her into court to paint. The setting of the Palace is based around and inspired by Versailles.All Rights Reserved

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CRIMSON LILY [COMPLETED] by dandelionsandmadness

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The Governess by regencyromantic

In Regency England, young governess Violet is much to used to being on her own, with only her pupils at the Langley estate to keep her company. But when her employer's brother, Edmund comes to stay at the estate, he takes an unlikely interest in her. Edmund sees and appreciates her like no other. Violet begins to find herself opening her heart to love, only to be constantly reminded the one thing she wants, is the one thing thing she cannot have. Edmund Langley has always had a difficult relationship with his older brother, who is on the brink of loosing the Langley estate due to a gambling addiction. Edmund is hesitant to help, until he meets Violet, who teaches him to be loving and selfless, even to those who might not deserve it. Falling in love with a governess is the last thing Edmund should be doing, especially when marrying rich could save his family. But you cannot choose who you love. Soon Edmund and Violet find themselves in a tangle of secrets, lies, and blackmail, but is it all worth it, in the name of love?

Through My Eyes by Lightness

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The Devil's Thirst Trap by Foxie_205

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The Duchess' Enchantment by CharmSingingWinter77

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