Cupboard Kisses

Cristabel Swann, a well-mannered orphan, faces a bleak future after her uncle's unexpected death leads to the shocking revelation that a gambling naval captain has claimed her inheritance. Left with nothing but debt, she finds an unexpected ally in Captain Chase, who offers her a position as the landlady of a boarding house in Kensington. This new arrangement sets the stage for unforeseen challenges and opportunities as Cristabel navigates her precarious situation.