𝕯𝖚𝖘𝖐 𝖙𝖔 𝕯𝖆𝖜𝖓
She was the face of a dynasty,
The fierce beauty, the Koh-I-Noor of the Mughal family,
And she was never up to be claimed.
A love story that shook the foundations of Mughal Manor, book one of 'The Legacy Duet.' Before Daania and Taimoor, there was the fairytale of Zeenia and Asfand.
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As a Mughal, you either have the power to rule...or you are ruled. Zeenia Mughal is the epitome of grace, class, and elegance. The perfect role model, twice valedictorian, honors student, socialite, philanthropist, and an upcoming woman in business, she's the crown jewel of the Mughal family. Zeenia takes on the role she was born for, until the burden of expectations threatens to destroy her.
To everyone else, she lives her life on her own terms, but in reality, the truth isn't always how it's presented, especially not by a Mughal. Blindsided by her brother, Zeenia has to fiercely contend with the future of being forced into an arranged marriage to advance the family business and its interests.
Her brother may have decided Zeenia was his to give away, but she has her own plans. Just as things look bleak, enter her knight, her savior, her charming partner in arms, the one person who's off-limits to her, her brother's best friend... Asfandyar Affandi.
Unfortunately, there are those who would rather see her fall than lead her own life. Stuck between dynastic norms and patriarchal expectations, Zeenia and Asfand have to fight for their chance at love, but to do that, they also have to fight for themselves.
Can they really believe in fairytales when their lives are a constant battlefield?
**This is a standalone novel, a prequel and first of the duet. To continue the series, read Dawn to Dusk.
- Cover by the beautiful @sssournothings 🤍
The Deshmukh family they're rolling in wealth, but don't let that fool you. They're sweet as candy to the good souls, but if you're bad news, they're your worst nightmare.They're worshipped and respected, holding tight to their values and traditions, showing respect where it's due. But don't you dare wrong them. That's when you'll see their dark side. It's Like a mix of sugar and spice.
The Singhania family? They're all about themselves, always selfish and self centred. Their company is successful, but it's no match for the Deshmukhs. They've got money, but their attitude and constant showing off makes it hard to like them. However, their act fooled the Deshmukhs. They asked for the Singhania's daughter's hand in marriage. The Singhania's were over the moon, greedily saying yes. But in a twist, their daughter ran away, and their adopted daughter Shanaya, who they treated very badly & poorly, ended up marrying into the Deshmukh family!
Shanaya Singhania, the adopted daughter of the Singhania family, lives a life more akin to a servant than a family member. Despite the harsh treatment, she carries a resilient spirit and an unseen beauty, particularly in her innocent captivating eyes.
Parth Deshmukh, the CEO of Deshmukh Corporation and one of the world's top billionaires, is a man of tradition and justice. His striking looks and wealth make him a dream for many, yet he remains distant. His heart, while pure, can turn frosty, especially when faced with injustice. Mess with him and you are gone for life! An unexpected twist of fate lands him in an unwanted marriage with Shanaya, igniting his anger like never before.
Caught in this unexpected marriage, Parth and Shanaya navigate through a sea of challenges. Despite the initial resentment, they find their bond deepening. The question looms: will they sever this forced bond or commit to standing by each other for seven lifetimes by becoming each other's JAAN!?
For reference see highlights before chapter 11