The Duke's Wallflower | Mary Bennet

At 22, Mary Bennet is the last unmarried Bennet sister, content with her quiet life at Longbourn. While her meddlesome mother laments her lack of beauty and charm, Mary finds solace in her music, her piano becoming her closest confidant.

When a mysterious traveller arrives at Longbourn seeking shelter, the Bennets welcome him in exchange for much-needed payment. Introducing himself as Mr. Alexander Rayne, the guest seems nothing more than a gentleman passing through-until he hears Mary play. Struck by her raw talent, Alexander offers to train her, claiming his interest in men makes him no threat to her virtue.

But Alexander is no ordinary gentleman. He is, in truth, the Duke of Ravensworth, working undercover to root out a dangerous French spy hiding in the quiet countryside. As Alexander grows closer to Mary, her sharp mind and keen observation become an unexpected asset in his investigation.

However, as secrets unravel and danger creeps closer, Mary must decide whether to remain the wallflower the world sees-or step boldly into the light to help Alexander in his mission.