Under the Oak Tree - A Bridgerton Prequel
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Last published Tue, Jun 18, 2024
In a town known as Southampton, two sisters are thrown into the world of love, lies, and scandals as they are finally of age to become debutantes. Having to navigate through a regency-era England avoiding broken hearts and crushed dreams both girls are going to go through a season they will never forget. Whilst one dreams of becoming the diamond of the season and marrying the love of her life the other could care less.
This story takes place approximately 20 years before the Bridgerton series.
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