This is a short story—a prequel to the novel “A Step Apart from Love.” It’s a standalone work with a finished story.
Duke Almiсonte intends to marry off his great-niece. His sister is categorically against it: she has her own plans regarding the girl’s marriage. But what does the girl herself want?
Our old acquaintances—Lord Cameron Estley and Lady Inessa Antigo—will have to sort out that question, weave intricate intrigues, and try to outplay each other. And that means we can expect a hot confrontation between two extraordinary personalities.