Between Shadows and Secrets
Fiona Staub
527,443 Words
527,443 Words
In a world where societal norms reign supreme, Martin Everhart navigates the opulent yet treacherous corridors of high society after the tragic death of the beloved Lady Beatrice Hawthorne. For Martin , a past filled with warmth and familial love shatters into fragments as she faces abandonment and betrayal. After her housekeeper's tragic demise, Martin is cast into the orphanage system, stripped of her identity and, unbeknownst to her, entangled in a scandal that will reverberate throughout the elite circles of Riverton. As summer arrives, a chance encounter with Cyrus Langley—young, charming, and oblivious to her true significance—unfolds the potential of newfound connections. Their fleeting conversation ignites a spark within Martin, catalyzing a series of revelations that plunge her deeper into her family's tumultuous legacy. Little does she know that intrigue and danger lurk around every corner, as the pressure from the court mounts to uncover the truth of her lineage. When Martin is revealed as the “Little Icarus,” daughter of the Hawthorne line, the expected chaos fails to materialize. Instead, a façade of sophistication and composure cloaks the unresolved tensions between her and her alleged sister, Celia Nightingale, as court gossip flares wildly around them. Yet, shadows of distrust linger, and Martin’s connection with her mysterious brother grows darker and fraught with desire. As intimacy blurs the lines of sibling loyalty, Martin must confront the unsettling reality of her connections, navigating a web of silent accusations, jealousy, and hierarchies that define the ruling class. Can she protect her heart and identity amidst a machination of scandal and confusion, or will the perils of familial ties end in her undoing? Suspense and drama ferment with each revelation, leaving readers questioning the very essence of love and betrayal amidst the glittering facade of Riverton's high society.
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