And Only to Deceive

In this enthralling narrative, Emily accepts the proposal of Philip, Viscount Ashton, as a way to escape her domineering mother. However, after Philip’s unexpected death, she discovers a hidden side of him through his journals, revealing his passion for scholarship and love for her. As she navigates her grief, Emily becomes embroiled in a mystery involving stolen artifacts at the British Museum and finds herself torn between two wealthy suitors, prompting her to question her place in Victorian society.