In the heart of 18th-century Great Britain, Estmund Maule Ramsey, an earl bound by duty, finds himself suffocating in a life of luxury and obligation. Forbidden love and a tragic betrayal ensnare him in a centuries-long sleep, protected by the enigmatic magic of a vermilion jewel. Fast forward to the modern age, Roderick Orman, an architect drowning in despair and lost dreams, discovers a mysterious ring amidst his darkest hour. This vermilion jewel, the twin to Estmund's, pulls him into an inheritance he never sought-a castle steeped in history and secrets. When Roderick sets foot in Brechin Castle, the past awakens. Estmund rises from his enchanted slumber, and their lives become irrevocably tied. Together, they must navigate a world where love and magic collide, uncovering the dark forces that threaten their very existence. As danger looms and their connection deepens, will Roderick and Estmund's love withstand the trials of fate? Can they break the curse that binds them, or will the shadows of the past consume them both? Dive into "Vermilion," a story of love transcending time, and discover the secrets that lie within.
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