The Earl's Heiress
1859, London. Annabelle, once a slave, now lives a life of comfort under the protection of Lord Elijah Finley, who has given her freedom and a home. But with his sudden death, Annabelle's precarious world shatters. Lord Henry Finley, Elijah's estranged son, arrives, and Annabelle fears a return to her past. The reading of the will reveals a shocking truth: Elijah left everything to Annabelle, disinheriting Henry. This unexpected inheritance ignites resentment and suspicion, plunging Annabelle into a dangerous game of power and deceit where her freedom and survival are at stake.
The feel of silk pressed against her sweaty palms as she tightened her hold on the curtains, threatening to pull it down, did very little to gain her attention.
She stared at the carriage that stood before the building, her heart rate tripling in speed as she watched the two strangers climb out of it and make their way into the building.
"Annabelle!" She heard Maggie's breathless voice, accompanied by the sound of the door slamming against the wall. "Annabelle, he's here! The master is here!"
She stood still by the window, her gaze fixed on the empty carriage.
