Escaping Societies Secrets
JLWay1
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  • Reads 33
  • Votes 1
  • Parts 10
  • Time 2h 20m
JLWay1
Ongoing, First published Sep 30, 2024
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A Modern Victorian Era Novel 
by J.L.Wayy
All Rights Reserved
betrayaldeceptiondramaduchessdukeelegancegothicromancehidinghistoricalintrigueandpassionlovemodernmoderntwistmysteryromancerunningsecretssocietytonvictorianvictorianeravictorianromance
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Grace and Gossamer

7 parts Ongoing Mature

In the refined world of early 1800s British high society, Amelia is everything a young lady should be: graceful, poised, and dutiful. Pressured by her mother's expectations, she views Lord Jameson as the perfect match-an ideal choice for securing her family's standing. However, her heart pulls her in a different direction when she crosses paths with his brother, the Duke of Cambridge, whose sharp wit and aloof demeanor clash with her own fiery spirit. Their initial encounters are fraught with tension and disdain, yet beneath their barbed banter lies an undeniable attraction that Amelia struggles to ignore. Secretly, Amelia pours her frustrations and dreams into the pages of a daring novel she writes in the quiet hours of the night, an act of defiance against the very society that dictates her every move. As her relationship with the Duke evolves from hostility to a simmering passion, Amelia finds herself torn between her duty to her family and the forbidden allure of a love that challenges all conventions. "Grace and Gossamer" is a tale of hidden desires, societal pressures, and the courage to choose one's own path. As Amelia grapples with her growing feelings for the Duke and the weight of her secret, she must decide whether to conform to expectations or embrace the freedom to love on her own terms.

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