First published 2014
Matilda, Duchess of Hadshire, watches her husband parade his mistress through their home while she remains trapped in their marriage. She finds solace only in thoughts of the Earl of Torridon, who suffers his own miserable union. When Matilda secretly wishes for her husband's death, she never expects the overwhelming guilt that follows his actual murder at the hands of his own mistress. Seeking comfort from Torridon in her widowhood, Matilda discovers that freedom brings unexpected complications. Both she and the Earl must navigate the surprising realities of their newfound liberty and confront what they truly want from each other.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, thriller, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unexpected-freedom
Setting: Hadshire
Period: 19th-century
184 pages · Paperback · Constable & Robinson
Content warnings: murder