Under the Kissing Bough

In this charming tale, a dashing war hero reconnects with his childhood friend, now an accomplished but penniless orphan, and finds himself captivated by her. As tensions rise with suitors and societal expectations, Fitzwilliam and his cousin Darcy race against time during a winter escape to protect her from an arranged marriage. Set amidst the glamorous Season of Invitations, the story weaves romance, secrets, and societal intrigue in a captivating historical setting.