The Bellerose Bargain

In "The Bellerose Bargain," the heiress Charlotte Bellamy has mysteriously vanished, leaving her betrothed, Lord Geoffrey Seavers, in a precarious financial situation. Desperate, Geoffrey enlists Alicia, a young tavern maid with striking beauty, to impersonate Charlotte and marry him, promising her half of the missing dowry. As Alicia navigates the intrigues of King Charles II's court, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Geoffrey, complicating their plan when someone recognizes her true identity. Set in Restoration England, this captivating tale weaves together themes of romance, deception, and the struggles for wealth and identity.