Dignity and Depravity
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  • Reads 62,178
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  • Parts 24
  • Time 3h 7m
jane_lausten
Ongoing, First published Jun 24, 2016
Mature
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A Wattpad Featured Story, October 2017

England, 1813
  
In a time when rich young men have their choice of sensible, intelligent, and handsome young women, one should feel satisfied just to be married.
  
Amelia Dyer finds herself as the mistress of a country manor house.  Recently espoused, she is learning to navigate the early days of what it means to be a devoted wife.  Unexpectedly, a long lost relation of her husband comes to stay at the manor after leaving the Militia.  This dark and lonely man touches  Amelia's soul and leaves her questioning everything she holds dear.

Cover art by @Lacrine_Sienna

Note: This story is a labour of love and is slower to update.  Thank you for your patience.
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The Abandoned Lady

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Lady Amelia Grey is too rich, too quiet and very insecure. In a society where impressions and arranged marriages are popular, Amelia needs a husband. When she miraculously marries the oh-so-handsome Lord Pierce, he can't stand the sight of her! However, when Amelia is abandoned by her husband of two days, everything changes and when he returns, nothing is the same, including Amelia. Will it be second time lucky for Lady Amelia and Lord Pierce?

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