A Season for Daphne
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Dernière publication mar., juin 3, 2025
At the turn of the 20th century, in a quiet seaside village perched on the cliffs of England, Daphne Evans, the daughter of a fisherman, is carving out a life for herself. Working at the neighboring estate, Biltshire Hall, as a housemaid, she's beginning to find her footing. Her beauty is undeniable. Her desires simple: a steady job and a courtship that will free her from her father's grasp.
But when Lord Mortimer, the estate's wealthy owner, dies suddenly under strange circumstances, everything changes. His sprawling estate and title pass to an unknown heir: the strikingly handsome and unsettlingly charming Lord Lucian. At first, Lucian's attention feels like a dream come true-a fairy tale. But as his gaze grows more intense and his intentions more ambiguous, Daphne begins to question the true nature of the man who now controls the estate-and possibly her heart.
As Daphne is drawn deeper into Lucian's world, she must decide whether the life he offers is one of genuine love or a gilded cage. In the tangled web of power, seduction, and dark secrets, Daphne stands at a crossroads. Will she remain prey to Lucian's desires-or will she find the strength to turn the tables and become something far more dangerous?
A dark, modern retelling of the Daphne and Apollo myth, A Season for Daphne explores the interplay of beauty, power, and the fragile line between love and control.
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