The Substitute Bride (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163819258)

The Substitute Bride by Clare Sheridan is a historical romance novel set in the 19th century. The story revolves around Lady Amelia, who is forced into an arranged marriage with a cruel and abusive man named Lord Reginald. In order to escape this fate, Lady Amelia agrees to a plan proposed by her friend, Lady Charlotte. The plan involves Lady Charlotte posing as Lady Amelia and marrying Lord Reginald, while Lady Amelia takes on the identity of a governess and moves to a remote country estate.As Lady Charlotte begins her new life as Lady Amelia, she realizes that Lord Reginald is even more cruel than she had imagined. She finds solace in the company of Lord Reginald's younger brother, Lord Edward, who is kind and compassionate. As their friendship deepens, Lady Charlotte begins to fall in love with Lord Edward.Meanwhile, Lady Amelia struggles to adjust to her new life as a governess. She finds herself drawn to the handsome and mysterious owner of the estate, Mr. Jameson. As they spend more time together, Lady Amelia begins to uncover the secrets of Mr. Jameson's past.As the two women navigate their new lives, they must also navigate the dangers that come with their deception. Will Lady Charlotte be able to maintain her disguise and protect herself from Lord Reginald's wrath? Will Lady Amelia be able to uncover the truth about Mr. Jameson and find happiness in her new life?The Substitute Bride is a captivating tale of love, deception, and the power of friendship. With vivid descriptions of the 19th century setting and complex, well-developed characters, Clare Sheridan has crafted a novel that will keep readers enthralled from beginning to end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Clare Sheridan
ISBN-10: 1163819255
ISBN-13: 9781163819258
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d