Blends Victorian romance with contemporary magical realism for a unique reading experience
Features intricate court intrigue and vivid character dynamics
Second Russian-language publication, making it a rare and exclusive title
Richly detailed descriptions of English society and aristocratic life
240 pages of engaging prose and emotional depth
Summarized by Shop
In a provincial English town, young ladies of marriageable age languish. Delicate creatures: thin wrists, pale faces, impeccable manners. To their misfortune, there is no one to marry there. And then a rich heir arrives at a neighboring estate and announces that he is looking for a bride. But with one condition: the chosen one must underg
