In the Crown, set against the backdrop of 18th-century Europe, a young and intelligent Prince from France and a duke's daughter from England find themselves entangled in a forbidden love affair. Their love story unfolds amidst the political tensions between the two nations and the disapproval of the French king.
Prince Francis, known for his sharp mind and progressive ideas, is expected to marry a suitable match to secure alliances for the kingdom. However, his heart yearns for the spirited and intelligent duke's daughter, Lady Rosalina, from England. Similarly, the duke's daughter, with her independent spirit and thirst for knowledge, finds herself drawn to the Prince despite the looming disapproval of her own family.
the couple realizes that their only chance at happiness lies in defying the wishes of the French king.
While within the opulent walls of the palace, a whirlwind of drama ensues. Prince Francis and Lady Rosalina navigate treacherous court politics, where alliances are fragile and secrets abound.
As the story unfolds, the drama intensifies. Close calls and near discoveries threaten to expose their secret, The palace becoming a stage for power struggles, secret alliances, and unexpected betrayals.
In the face of adversity, the couple's love grows stronger. They find solace in each other's arms and draw strength from their shared dreams of a future together. Their determination to be together becomes the driving force behind their actions, as they navigate the treacherous waters of palace life.
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.