1 Swiss Chocolate

1 Swiss Chocolate
Trapped by the stifling expectations of Regency society, Lady Ella navigates a world of glittering balls, forced smiles, and the relentless pressure to secure a husband. But beneath the veneer of decorum lie secrets, hidden desires, and a chance encounter that promises to shatter her carefully constructed world. Will Ella find freedom from the rigid constraints, or will the secrets she uncovers lead to her undoing?

The stifling scent of lavender and beeswax hangs heavy in the air of your elder sister Emily’s bedroom. Outside, the sun shines brightly on the Harrington estate gardens, but inside, the familiar storm of your mother and sister’s bickering rages.

“The sage is fine, Mama! I'm not changing again.” Emily’s voice is tight with frustration, echoing the tension that has filled the house since her unsuccessful first season.

You stand quietly in the corner, a silent observer of the ritualistic torment of corseting and dress fittings. Maids tug at Emily’s gown, striving to create a shape she doesn’t possess, while your mother offers pointed remarks about hors d’oeuvres.

Another season, another attempt to secure a husband for Emily. And for you, the younger sister, another season of waiting, observing, and occasionally, seeking small, illicit pleasures. The thought of the imported Swiss chocolates at the garden party below brings a flicker of anticipation.

1 Swiss Chocolate

1 Swiss Chocolate

MysterySecretsRomanceRegencySociety