Rakkaus

The story opens amid the tranquil grounds of Ashwood, an eighteenth‑century academy nestled near Mildon. A rigid, almost sterile portrait of the school dominates a dusty hallway, its blank windows and austere arches contrasting with the blooming garden beyond. Through this stillness we meet Dorothy Flemyng, a bright‑eyed young woman whose cheerful demeanor and gentle spirit draw every passerby’s affection.

Jasper Harrington, a shy gentleman, likens Dorothy to a songbird, and the community quickly comes to rely on her quiet strength. When a brusque rider threatens a fellow servant, Dorothy steps forward with unexpected bravery, her composure shaken yet resolute. As whispers of an old family secret drift through the corridors, Dorothy finds herself at the centre of a choice that could reshape her future.