The Lord’s Desperate Pledge

Lily Farnsworth, a resourceful woman from a modest background, discovers her talent for piquet and uses it to fund her goal of securing a proper season in London, hoping to marry well and support her family. Hayes Summersby, the Viscount Ashworth and an accomplished gambler, initially believes women lack the nerve for high-stakes betting, but his encounter with Lily challenges that assumption. Their relationship begins with mutual dislike but soon becomes more complex, leading to unforeseen complications.