The Portrait of a Duchess

In this gripping tale from the SOCIETY OF SIRENS, activist painter Cornelia Ludgate navigates a web of secrets when her hidden marriage to a duke is threatened by an inheritance tied to matrimony. With her commitment to women's rights clashing against her lingering feelings for Rafe Goodwood, the man she once loved, both are drawn into a conspiracy that challenges the aristocracy. As they grapple with their shared past and the potential for reform, they must confront the delicate balance between their ideals and rekindled passions.