Deceived

Set in 1760 on the idyllic island of St. Thomas, the story follows Aurora and her sister Cally as they confront the arrival of Valerian, the Duke of Farminster. Bound by a marriage contract to the true heiress, Aurora is determined to resist the duke's charms and remain in her beloved home, rejecting the notion of a life in dreary England. The narrative explores themes of love, autonomy, and the clash between duty and desire as Aurora grapples with her fate.