At eighteen, Cassandra Wickham is as headstrong and sharp-witted as her beloved aunt, Elizabeth Darcy, preferring the thrilling pages of a book to the stifling decorum of crowded ballrooms. Yet, her mother, Lydia, has different plans for her: Cassie must marry a wealthy officer, and the grand Regimental Ball is the perfect opportunity for her debut into society… or so her mother hopes.
But Cassie harbours no interest in soldiers. Her heart belongs to one man only: Dr. Richard Courtney, intelligent, charming, and refreshingly unassuming. But fate has other plans – her dreams are shattered when she overhears her stepfather promising her to an elderly, powerful widower whose reputation fills her with dread. Outraged and determined not to be a pawn in a ruthless game, Cassie makes a choice that will alter the course of her life – and perhaps even the fates of those she holds dear.
Set against the backdrop of the prestigious Darcy family and their intricate world, this thrilling romance weaves the untold stories of the next generation of the Bennet family. From the passionate legacy of Pride and Prejudice comes a tale of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of happiness… whatever the cost.
Trope: Enemies-to-Lovers
