Dollar Brides

Set in 1899 Newport, Rhode Island, this story follows Amelia Schermerhorn Astor, who is determined to end the practice of families selling their daughters into marriage for status. After a chance encounter, Bracebridge Brighton III, caught between duty and his growing feelings, becomes involved in a scheme that challenges his morals and heart. Their initial conflict and hidden feelings set the stage for a tense romance amid societal pressures and personal sacrifices.