An Island Princess Starts a Scandal

In this engaging historical romance set against the backdrop of the 1889 Exposition Universelle, Manuela del Carmen Caceres Galvan seeks one last taste of freedom in Paris before entering a loveless marriage. When the ambitious Duchess of Sundridge, Cora Kempf Bristol, sees an opportunity to acquire land that Manuela treasures, they strike a tantalizing bargain: a summer of shared passions in exchange for the land. As their time together unfolds, both women confront desires and emotions that challenge societal norms, leading to a thrilling and scandalous journey where happiness seems tantalizingly close yet fraught with peril.