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You look at me as though you understand me, Miss Ellington.”
“Only because, Your Grace, I believe you are far lonelier than you allow anyone to see.”
Rose Ellington has never minded standing at the edges of a room. Quiet observation suits her far better than spectacle, and she has long since learned that dignity matters more than attention.
But when an unfortunate fall places her in the arms of the Duke of Carrington, London is quick to assume ambition where there was none.
Henry Lennox is known for his reserve. Controlled, composed, and seemingly untouched by the world around him, he has built his life on careful distance. It is simpler that way.
He did not expect to notice Rose.
He did not expect to understand her.
Yet in the stillness of early mornings, away from watchful eyes and whispered speculation, conversation comes more easily than either of them intended. What begins as courtesy slowly becomes something far more unsettling, and far more precious.
But society does not easily forget a scandal, however innocent. And for a man who has always trusted in restraint, the true risk is not reputation.
It is allowing himself to feel at all.
--- my 5 STAR review notes TITLED: It all started with a fall
Rose and Henry were two lonely, quiet people afraid to hope for love. I loved them both although people in Society felt that they were out of sync with society's expectations. It was so emotional and so unfair ! Lady Marchmont was the loudest voice of disapproval making sure that Rose and the room could hear her slander and cruel words. Her sponsor, Lady Whitmore was the exact opposite. She wanted shy Rose to excel and gave her every encouragement and caution when needed ! Few people supported Rose and Henry's decisions but there were a few.
Henry's dead father was often a voice in his head, demanding that he protect the legacy to be proper. To make cold choices. He would be appalled by Henry's desire for a marriage of love. After all, he was The Spare; all that was left. That was so cruel. He suffered a lot.
I loved how everything worked out and her mother and sister appeared towards the end of the story and they were so happy for her. The Epilogue was well deserved !
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