Forbidden

After the death of her abusive husband, Serena Riverton seeks to escape her dire circumstances, only to face the threat of being sold to another man by her brother. With limited resources, she accepts assistance from Francis, Lord Middlethorpe, and formulates a plan to become a mistress, believing she is barren. Their passionate encounter complicates matters when she discovers she is pregnant, forcing them into a marriage fraught with challenges from her past and familial pressures. Amidst these trials, they must navigate their tumultuous circumstances in search of a loving future.