The Accidental Countess

For seven years, Lady Cassandra Monroe has yearned for Captain Julian Swift, who inexplicably becomes engaged to her cousin. When he confuses Cass for a fictitious character created by her cousin to dodge social commitments, she seizes the opportunity to embody this new persona. Recently victorious at Waterloo, Julian is reluctant to embrace his arranged marriage, drawn instead to the spirited qualities of "Patience Bunbury." As the truth unfolds, Cass must navigate the complexities of love and identity while Julian grapples with his feelings for a woman who seems almost too perfect.