Awakening to a new day, Olivia finds herself trapped in a marriage to her late twin sister's husband, Markian. Haunted by secrets and societal pressure, she navigates a world where family loyalty clashes with forbidden desires. Can she escape this gilded cage and find her own path to happiness, or is she destined to live in her sister's shadow forever?

Welcome to St Everfields Private Boarding School, a haven for the UK's elite and home to rising sports stars. Odette Moetti, a swimming prodigy, seeks refuge from the immense pressure of her sport and family expectations. Her private escape—early morning rollerskating—is disrupted by the arrival of Kaede Hayashi, the school's new basketball captain, equally burdened by expectations. As their paths collide, will their shared fears build insurmountable walls, or will they find solace and love in each other?

Curled up on a sectional, rain tapping against the window, the protagonist, now an elderly woman, prepares to share a story from her youth with her nieces and nephew. Unearthing old journals, she transports them back to a pivotal summer day when, as a ten-year-old, a simple fall in the park led to an unexpected encounter and the beginning of a lifelong connection. But the memories also stir the lingering weight of family expectations and the ever-present pressure of responsibility.

In the timeless Town belowground, where balls and carriages define society, Emma Grace Everard faces a scandal. Caught in bed with her brother's best friend, Samuel Theobald, she's now bound for a marriage she doesn't desire. Amidst family pressure and her own uncertainty, Emma navigates a world of hidden truths and simmering secrets. Will she find love or a prison in her forced union? Dive into the intricate web of the Everards and Theobalds as Emma seeks her own path in a society steeped in tradition and ripe with conspiracy.