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Parts 43
Time 14h 7m

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Eden Barrow, the spirited younger sister of Thomas Barrow, embarks on a new chapter of her life as a lady's maid at the illustrious Downton Abbey. Navigating the grand halls and intricate social webs, she quickly finds herself at odds with a handsome but aloof gentleman, sparking a fierce rivalry. As they clash and collide, their animosity gradually melts into a smoldering and undeniable attraction. Yet, their burgeoning romance faces insurmountable challenges, bound by the rigid class structures and the prying eyes of the household. 

Dive into a tale of forbidden love and passionate secrets, where enemies can become lovers, but only if they dare to cross the line.

@-wutheringdelights, 2024

Disclaimer; I don't own Downton Abbey or the characters, but I own Eden and several other characters and some new plotlinesAll Rights Reserved

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Marchioness Divine | A Regency Romance by LadyWarstone

1816. The young Lady Amelia Warstone comes into quite the fortune when her husband, the Marquess of Bedgebury, passes away. Amelia has hidden away from society for long enough and decides to join her husband's distant family in London for a season to bridge the feud in the family and help his cousin Frederick get used to his new title. Amelia is an immediate success, adored for her beauty, intelligence, and manners. With her newfound fortune she vows never to marry again and begins to enjoy the power the wields in London society. Lord Edward Herriot, the Earl of Holbeck, has his sights set on a triumphant parliamentary career. With his best friend Frederick now a Marquess in the House of Lords, there should be little standing between him and a cabinet position. Unfortunately the only person in his way is the glorious Lady Amelia Warstone, and here Edward has finally met his match. When Edward realises that he cannot defeat the power and influence that Amelia holds, he realises that the only way to control it is to marry the lady himself! How do you court a lady who is determined never to marry again? But Amelia is hiding a secret. A secret which could destroy herself and her new family. What is she willing to do to make sure she keeps it? And can she keep Edward far away enough to protect him, or will she give into temptation?

The Angel Of The Abbey by NatWingz

~Fanfiction based on the TV show Downton Abbey~ What if Sybil Crawley wasn't the youngest daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham? In 1896, Cora gave birth to a girl. The girls parents named her Evangeline Martha Crawley. Evangeline was always by the piano with her grandmother Violet (Dowager Countess of Grantham), playing with her elder sisters and the family dog, or baking biscuits with Mrs. Patmore while singing a tune the Countess had taught her. It was then that she was known as: 'The Angel of the Abbey'. Little did the residents of Downton Abbey know that July 15th 1901, Evangeline's 5th birthday, would take a turn for the worst. Not only was it her birthday, it was the day of the summer festival that is held yearly at Downton Abbey. Many people came to celebrate and have a wonderful time with their families, playing games, and grabbing a rare opportunity to socialise with Lord and Lady Grantham, and the Dowager. However, a fire had broken out inside the building. Screams of panic could be heard over Lord Grantham ordering everyone to evacuate and immediately contact the fire brigade, but what the family didn't know was that Evangeline had gone missing. What happened to her? Where could she be? For many years, people have searched for her, only to come up with nothing. A few people pretended to be the missing Crawley as years went by, but none had succeeded. And so, as time moved forward, so did many people, but the loss of the youngest Crawley remains forever in the hearts of the residents of Downton Abbey, including the staff. Will the Crawley family ever find their angel again? (This will follow through season 1 - season 6) #1 in downtonabbey as of 03/09/2024 **Disclaimer: I own absolutely nothing, with the exception of my OC's, and of course, this fanfic. This is literally a fanfic made for fans of fans - nothing more, nothing less**

The Lady in Disguise by AbbyWheelerRomance

At a house party, a case of mistaken identity goes too far, compelling a lady's maid to play the part of a lady, risking her livelihood... and her heart! Emilia has always endeavored to be a humble and dutiful lady's maid, but the former seems beyond her and the latter... Well, there is only so much that can be asked! As a student of fashion, Emilia's goals weren't lofty. All she wished for was a charge who allowed her to make her mark in some small way, whether with hair, accessories, or a well-draped gown. Unfortunately, Prudence Crewe is the most unapologetically unfashionable bluestocking society has ever known. As if that weren't bad enough, now Pru expects her to take her place and her very identity at a house party! Emilia must navigate this mad charade while playing the part of Miss Prudence Crewe, putting off fortune hunters, thwarting a saboteur, trying not to enjoy living a life she only dreamed of, or even worse, falling in love. ********** Daniel Byrne, confident, rich and ruthless, may be a fatherless, Irish mongrel in the eyes of the Beau Monde, but he knows his worth and it can be measured in bank notes. For years he's thrown the kind of parties the younger men of The Ton couldn't resist. Now for The Ton to accept him or, at the very least, find him impossible to ignore, he only has only to make a good match. "Prudence Crewe" does not suit his needs at all. She's not high-born enough to raise his profile, poor enough to need his money, nor scandalous enough to make him interesting. Yet he can't dismiss her knowing glances, plain-spoken observations, and when circumstances throw them together, he doesn't wish to dismiss her at all... Book Two of The Crewe Legacy. Book One is The Lady Pursues. You don't necessarily need to read it in order to understand this one, but I recommend doing so as it will greatly enhance your enjoyment of the characters, meeting them there first.

BENEATH THE CROWN || P. PEVENSIE (1) by emerywritesstories

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The Promise by EGReece

At eighteen you were already promised to a man of great honour, a Lords title, large fortune and exquisite estate? Your whole life has been building up to you marrying this man and fulfilling your duty as a wife to provide an heir but what do you do when this man does not wish to speak to you and cannot bring himself to look in your direction? This tension filled period drama has unsuspecting twists and turns as Lord Alexander tries to keep his secrets at bay but the thing about secrets is... They always find a way to come to light.

Redamancy- Fred Weasley Fanfic by mrs_lexi_weasley

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The Watcher by Est2010

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Marchioness Divine | A Regency Romance

1816. The young Lady Amelia Warstone comes into quite the fortune when her husband, the Marquess of Bedgebury, passes away. Amelia has hidden away from society for long enough and decides to join her husband's distant family in London for a season to bridge the feud in the family and help his cousin Frederick get used to his new title. Amelia is an immediate success, adored for her beauty, intelligence, and manners. With her newfound fortune she vows never to marry again and begins to enjoy the power the wields in London society. Lord Edward Herriot, the Earl of Holbeck, has his sights set on a triumphant parliamentary career. With his best friend Frederick now a Marquess in the House of Lords, there should be little standing between him and a cabinet position. Unfortunately the only person in his way is the glorious Lady Amelia Warstone, and here Edward has finally met his match. When Edward realises that he cannot defeat the power and influence that Amelia holds, he realises that the only way to control it is to marry the lady himself! How do you court a lady who is determined never to marry again? But Amelia is hiding a secret. A secret which could destroy herself and her new family. What is she willing to do to make sure she keeps it? And can she keep Edward far away enough to protect him, or will she give into temptation?