Only she has the power to restore the Averly name-by marrying a man more than twice her age. Now Ada finds herself torn between her own happiness and her family's honor. But terrible scandal has followed Ada's beloved father all the way from India. For the first time in a decade, the Averlys have returned to Somerton, their majestic ancestral estate. If she even had a father.Īda never believed that one encounter could so completely alter a young lady's heart. Still, she can't help but wonder what her life might have been had she been born a lady like Ada. Rose knows she should be grateful to even have a place at a house like Somerton. Especially now that she has risen to ladies' maid at barely sixteen. And Rose could use a friend-to the rest of the staff at Somerton Court she is the indulged favorite of the housekeeper, her mother. Clever, rich, and beautiful, Ada Averly treats Rose as an equal. Rose Cliffe has never met a young lady like her new mistress. And Rose could use a friend-to the rest of the staff at Somerton Court she is the indulged favorite of the housekeeper, he. at Somerton.Rose Cliffe has never met a young lady like her new mistress. Sumptuous and enticing, the first novel in the At Somerton series introduces two worlds, utterly different yet entangled, where ruthless ambition, forbidden attraction, and unspoken dreams are hidden behind dutiful smiles and glittering jewels. Still, she can’t help but wonder what her life might have been had she been born a lady, like Ada. Rose knows she should be grateful to have a place at a house like Somerton. Especially now that she, at barely sixteen, has risen to the position of ladies’ maid. Clever, rich, and beautiful, Ada Averley treats Rose as an equal. someone she could never persuade her father to accept. Only she has the power to restore the Averley name-but it would mean giving up her one true love. Now Ada finds herself torn between her own happiness and her family’s honor. But terrible scandal has followed Ada’s beloved father all the way from India.

“A thoroughly satisfying romp…Breathless readers will look forward to the next sudsy chapter in this planned series.” - Kirkus Reviews In a world where duty eclipses love… For the first time in a decade, the Averleys have returned to Somerton, their majestic ancestral estate. For fans of Bridgerton, this sumptuous and enticing YA series introduces two worlds, utterly different yet entangled, where ruthless ambition, forbidden attraction, and unspoken dreams are hidden behind dutiful smiles and glittering jewels.

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