Description
For generations, the Avondale family has been the relentless subject of society's salacious gossip-a legacy not of adoration, but of scandal and intrigue. At the head of this notorious clan stands the enigmatic Duke of Avondale and Gotha, a figure whose tastes are well-known to all. His affections are a coveted prize, driving men to guard their wives and women to vie for his attention. Whispers suggest that his mistresses have been rewarded with lavish houses as a testament to belonging to him. Amidst this opulent backdrop, Agatha blends seamlessly into the shadows-a standard cloak amidst a room filled with many. The Duke's gaze has never lingered upon her, never veering from the path of his well-worn desires. Yet, against all odds, Agatha finds herself thrust into the heart of the scandalous whirlwind. Her innocence is shattered by a masquerade ball, where a rakish duke's piercing eyes lock onto her for the first time, forever altering the course of her destiny.
Chapter 1
