This series delves into the romantic entanglements and societal expectations of an era where marriages were often arranged for convenience. It follows heroines who, defying convention, strive to find their own paths to true love and independence. These narratives are rich with wit, emotion, and unexpected turns, exploring the complexities of human connection and the power of affection.
Prudence Giffordová odjakživa věděla, že je domluvený sňatek její starší sestry Sophie se synem souseda, lordem Knavem. Ale jako budoucí spisovatelka romantických příběhů odjakživa tvrdila, že by se lidé měli brát pouze z velké lásky. Proto se snaží, aby se mladí lidé do sebe zamilovali. To však netuší, že přitom může pocítit k lordu Knaveovi něžné city ona sama…
Markýz z Brigstonu netuší, proč se jeho veselý mladší bratr tajně oženil se slečnou Abigail Nashovou. Než stačí švagrovou lépe poznat, bratr je nešťastnou náhodou zabit. Markýzovi nezbývá než se postarat o těhotnou vdovu. Jejich rašícím něžným citům však stojí v cestě nepřekonatelná překážka – anglické právo nepřipouští sňatek s vdovou po vlastním bratrovi…
At the end of her third season, Miss Sophia Gifford is firmly on the shelf, and she's determined to accept her current suitor-a man she likes but cannot love.When her sister decides to throw an impromptu summer house party, Sophia reluctantly agrees to help. What she doesn't realize is that her sister has plans of her own-plans that would bring a certain childhood friend back into Sophia's life. It's been nearly a decade since Sophia has seen Hugh Quinton. He's grown into a handsome, charming, and successful-yet completely unacceptable-tradesman. Her mother looks down on him, her father detests him, and society would snub him in an instant. Sophia shouldn't even consider him. But her heart won't listen to reason, and before long, she finds herself wondering how much she is willing to sacrifice for love.