When Eliza unexpectedly inherits her freedom along with her late husband's title, she trades a decade of quiet duty for a daring new life in Bath—determined to finally do exactly as she pleases. But her exhilarating bid for independence catches the attention of the new Lord Somerset, a man from her past who seems far less charmed by her scandalous behavior than she'd hoped. What unfolds is a delicious dance between a woman discovering who she truly is and a man who may just understand her better than anyone ever has. Witty, heartfelt, and utterly unputdownable, this is the story of learning that the greatest adventure isn't always the one you plan.

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Regency-era strings meet indie folk warmth—think lush orchestral arrangements blended with acoustic intimacy. Capture the tension of rekindled connection, the thrill of newfound freedom, and soft romantic yearning. Artists like Hozier, Florence + The Machine, and Ólafur Arnalds. Wistful, elegant, and gently defiant.

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