Touch Not the Cat

The story follows Bryony Ashley, who grapples with the duality of her family's grand estate, Ashley Court, which is both a beautiful legacy and a burden of debt. After her father's mysterious death, she feels a mix of relief and dread as a cousin assumes control. However, her father's ominous warning about a family curse lingers, casting a shadow over her life and dreams. The narrative explores themes of family legacy, responsibility, and the haunting impact of the past.