A Princess by Christmas

In "The Duke Not Taken" by Julia London, young widow Hollis Honeycutt transforms her late husband's gossip gazette into a platform for serious investigative journalism, uncovering rumors of a coup linked to the enigmatic Marek Brendan. As Hollis delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers Marek's hidden identity as Wesloria's lost crown prince. Amidst the backdrop of treason and intrigue, their budding relationship blossoms, complicating both their quests for truth and love in this delightful Victorian-era romance.