In 1828 London, Lady Lily Beresford faces the suffocating expectations of society. Witnessing her elder sister forced into marriage ignites a fierce desire for autonomy. Instead of preparing for her debut, Lily adopts a false identity and secretly takes a job as a secretary for a hot-tempered Irish merchant. Can she navigate the treacherous waters of high society and her double life, all while guarding her true identity from her demanding, intriguing employer?
In 1804 York, Cassandra Montgomery, a spirited young woman of four and twenty, chafes against her family's expectations of a high-society marriage. When a chance encounter with a mysterious stable boy reveals a shocking truth about her origins, her world is turned upside down. Forced to confront a hidden legacy and navigate treacherous secrets, Cassandra must decide if she will embrace the life she was born into or the one society demands.
Desperate for a job to make rent, Althea stumbles into a bizarre interview process that fast-tracks her from unemployment to a secret underground organization. They want her for her shooting skills, but the cost of entry is high: giving up her name, her identity, and everything she knows about the outside world. Welcome to the Secret Society, where agents are numbers and the goal is 'world peace' achieved by taking out 'big bads.' Can Althea navigate this dangerous new reality, where trust is scarce and secrets are deadly?
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.
In the glittering heart of Regency London, the esteemed Bridgerton family finds itself at the center of the ton's attention once more. As the social season dawns, marked by Lady Whistledown's scandalous pronouncements, the return of the Viscountess's eldest daughter, Alyssa Bridgerton, stirs the pot of gossip. Fleeing to the countryside after her father's death, Alyssa now faces the daunting task of re-entering society and finding a suitor, a challenge made all the more complicated by her protective twin brother, the Viscount Anthony Bridgerton. Meanwhile, the arrival of the enigmatic Duke of Hastings and his charming friend, Lord Charles Devereux, adds further intrigue. Amidst glittering balls, whispered secrets, and the watchful eye of Queen Charlotte, Alyssa must navigate the treacherous waters of the social season while confronting past pains and forging her own path. Will she find love, or will the pressures of society prove too much to bear?
Explore the pervasive issue of sexism and its impact on women in society, media, and personal relationships. Navigate a world where outdated expectations clash with modern aspirations.
In a world where whispers hold power and secrets are currency, you navigate the treacherous currents of a hidden society. What truths lie beneath the surface, and who can you truly trust?
Explore the mechanics of manipulation and power dynamics in modern society. Uncover how language and systems are used to control populations and maintain the status quo. Are you truly free, or are you a product of carefully constructed narratives?
Kicked out by your parents for being pregnant, with nowhere to go, you find unexpected refuge and navigate the harsh realities of school and society's judgment. But a chance encounter with the school's notorious bad boy might change everything.
Reborn as a potential villainess in a fantasy world, Vivienne Ravenswood navigates treacherous noble society and a hot-headed crown prince. Can she defy destiny, protect her beloved family, and avoid the tragic fate of her character type?