The lost bride; vol. 3

A young lady finds herself restless at the window, watching the road for the familiar arrivals of Doctor Johnson and Mr. Mordaunt. When a grand carriage pulls up instead, she recognises the ducal coronet that once carried her to a fateful ball, and the sudden presence of the Duchess, the Duke, and a mysterious guest throws her thoughts into a knot of worry. The conversation that follows drifts from lingering illnesses to whispered accusations of impostors, suggesting that her family’s reputation hangs in the balance.

The Duchess soon asks the heroine to accompany a distant cousin to Castle Hall, to keep the frail Gräfinn Dorina company while the noblemen attend to urgent affairs. Along the way, tangled loyalties, concealed identities and a looming scandal promise to test the young woman’s resolve and uncover hidden truths about the people around her. The stage is set for a delicate dance of duty, deception, and a hope for restoration.