The Bashful Bride

In this engaging tale, shy heiress Ester Croome seizes the opportunity to elope with London’s most famous actor, Arthur Bex, responding to a friend's newspaper ad for a groom. Desperate to escape an unwanted engagement orchestrated by her family, Ester's feelings for Arthur run deep, but their journey to Gretna Green soon reveals unexpected dangers, including abolition rallies and hidden family secrets. As they struggle to navigate the treacherous terrain of love and obligation, their shared passion for Shakespeare may be their only lifeline in a world full of challenges.