We follow the riveting tale of Amelia, a modern-day woman whose life takes an unexpected turn when she is mysteriously reincarnated as the villainess in a historical universe. To her dismay, she finds herself trapped in the body of Lady Seraphina, a wicked and scheming woman accused of bullying her younger step-sister, Lady Evelyn, by her blood-related brothers.
Amelia soon realizes that Seraphina is destined to meet a tragic end as punishment for her past actions. Determined to defy fate, she resolves to change the course of her life and seek redemption for the sins committed by her previous incarnation.
With her 21st-century mindset and knowledge, Amelia decides to embrace her newfound chance at life. Instead of perpetuating the cycle of cruelty, she is determined to make amends with Lady Evelyn, who has endured years of torment. However, the path to redemption is fraught with obstacles, as Lady Evelyn's brothers and the society at large remain skeptical of Seraphina's sudden transformation.
As Amelia navigates the intricate web of historical politics, she uncovers dark secrets that unveil the true mastermind behind the cruel treatment of Lady Evelyn. Fuelled by a desire for justice, she embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged her in the past, uncovering hidden allies and unexpected enemies along the way.
As Amelia's plans for retribution unfold, she finds herself entangled in a complex web of emotions, including the unexpected stirrings of love. Her heart becomes torn between a charismatic nobleman's magnetic charm and a humble servant's kindness. In her quest for vengeance, she must also confront her own feelings and learn to trust those who show genuine care for her.
This enthralling tale showcases the entanglement of revenge and love, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating Amelia's triumph over her past and the ultimate realization of her quest for redemption.
Just when she's decided to leave the Town, Lady Cressida Belverst is forced to marry Lord Calan Haverston, the man who coincidentally knows a way out. Agreeing to marry for all the wrong reasons, can Cressida and Calan find out where their hearts truly belong?
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It is impossible to leave the Town, but one woman is determined to escape with the help of her betrothed.
Lady Cressida Belverst has always been judged as a walking scandal. Oh, how she tries (on some rare occasions) to be proper! When her parents arrange for her to marry a rich lord, Cressida has had enough. She has to leave the Town because she will not be forced to live with a man she doesn't love. But what happens if the very man she's betrothed to is the only one who can help her get out?
Calan Haverston, the Lord of Easton, takes the risk and helps his betrothed by using his knowledge of the Town's secrets because he is as willing as she to stay free of marriage for reasons completely different. He has dark secrets he cannot share with her, and his life is not one he can likewise open to anyone. But what happens when she leaves after awakening desires he thought he has under control? And what happens when he finds himself longing for her?
Cressida goes to a completely different place, one she has only heard in stories and read in books, with hopes of finding what her heart has always longed for. But love, mystery and secrets will chase her and it will only be a matter of time before she realizes what her heart truly desires.
*This story is a standalone title in the Haverston Family series.