The Impossible Plight of Millicent H.
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Last published Tue, Apr 27, 2021
Set in the Romantic Era, Millicent Harrington has experienced anything but the romantic. She is an intelligent woman, who loves to read and write, and a member of high society. After being left a widow, she is faced with an unexpected task against a familiar adversary in a fight to protect her legacy. Joined by an odd professor, follow Millicent as she navigates the perils of academia and high society.
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