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Dignity and Depravity

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Time 3h 7m

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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.All Rights Reserved

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