Lady Merryn has spent her entire life hidden away at Wisteria House, forgotten by the family that branded her as lacking in sense. But beneath her quiet smile lies a sharp mind – and a secret that could change her future forever.
When the mysterious scholar Ryder Mallory arrives at Raindown Hall to conduct his research, their first meeting is anything but conventional
Rescued from an ill-fated climb through a library window, Merryn is far from grateful, while Ryder cannot reconcile the spirited young woman before him with the fearless child he once caught falling from an apple tree years before. Neither expects the undeniable attraction that grows between them. Yet whispered rumours, dangerous secrets, and Ryder's questionable past soon leave Merryn wondering whether she can trust the man who has stolen her heart.
As her twenty-first birthday approaches, the walls of Raindown begin to close around her. With loyalties shifting, letters vanishing, and unseen hands controlling her every move, Merryn must uncover the truth before the life – and fortune – that should have been hers slip beyond her reach.
Set amidst the wild beauty of Devonshire, this captivating Regency romance blends mystery, family secrets, and an unforgettable love story. From the beloved legacy of Pride and Prejudice comes a tale of deception, courage, and discovering the strength to choose one's own destiny.
Trope: Family Secret, Forced Proximity, New Beginnings, Opposites Attract, age gap, enemies/rivals to lovers
