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Dignity and Depravity
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Ongoing, First published Jun 24, 2016
Mature
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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 Wrong Gentleman

46 parts Complete

Penniless and lacking the looks to attract a worthy husband, Jane Burton must trick a man into marriage to save her family from financial ruin. * When Jane's father loses his family's fortune in a game of cards and swallows a bullet as a result, Jane knows it is up to her to save her family from financial ruin by marrying a wealthy man. The odds are however against Jane, for without a sizable dowry or a face lovely enough to seize the attention of a man, the only way to find a husband is to trick one into marriage by creating a scandal. But what happens when her plan fails, and the wrong gentleman is implicated? CW: This story contains mentions of suicide. Cover by: @ClarissaNorth Previously titled: "Plain Jane" Copyright©2020 Lily Orevba All rights reserved.

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