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A complex tale of two women in early Victorian society exposing the underside of love, sex, and relationships. Charlotte Ashford will do anything for her cousin Lydia. They are practically sisters, growing up together in the heart of Victorian England. They dreamed they would share their lives forever and made girlish promises to always be there for each other. When Charlotte's path veers to America and Lydia marries the enchanting Nathanial Hammond, their dream of sharing a life together is fractured. Years later, Charlotte is unexpectedly left penniless and alone. Learning of her cousin's fate, Lydia doesn't hesitate to invite Charlotte to return to England and live with her. But when Charlotte arrives, she discovers that not all is as idyllic as it seems for her cousin. With promises from the past, to always be there for one another, Lydia is pushed to ask Charlotte to embrace a role that she never could have imagined-to become her husband's mistress. As secrets surface and truths unravel, Charlotte finds herself ensnared in a web of duty and deception. Amidst the intricate dance of desire and loyalty, the picturesque life Charlotte and Lydia once envisioned together, now holds a far more complicated plot-one that beckons them to defy convention, question the boundaries of love, and navigate the perilous territory of a shared life with one man.

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"Chosen Mistress is a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and self-discovery in a time of rigid societal norms of early Victorian England. - Katharina Suckale, Veteran Producer, Bombay Berlin Film Production Chosen Mistress delicately weaves together the hardships women faced in a society dominated by men, revealing their courage and determination to manipulate the world chosen for them. From the artful use of deception to the haunting challenges of a woman in poverty, you witness the unwavering spirit of love. The intriguing interplay of emotions between a charismatic ensemble of characters is nothing short of spellbinding. The novel's ability to explore the complexities of love and desire with the confines of a scandalous web will leave readers mesmerized. -Janet Simcic, Author of The Man at the Naples Caffe A complex tale of forbidden love and conflicting loyalties set amidst the elegance and grace of upper-class Victorian England, told with wit, beauty, and evocative language reminiscent of Jane Austen or the Bronte sisters. Beneath the proper exterior of the Victorian era, Charlotte Ashford, the heroine, must unravel the conflicting demands of loyalty, forbidden love, and a society that both subtly and obviously imposes morals and roles that are impossible to meet and be true to herself and the people she loves.Once you begin reading it's impossible to put down. -Casey Dorman, author of The Oedipus Murders ""Elizabeth Conte does it again! She has written a moving story of two cousins, Charlotte and Lydia, entangled in a web of deceit, and coming to come to terms with the choices they've made all in the name of love. Conte's a natural born storyteller and her writing is engrossing and unputdownable."" -Chrysteen Braun, author of The Man in Cabin Number Five"

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"Elizabeth Conte is a novelist and a sketcher of poetry, ""Creating Beauty for the mind."" A native to California, she enjoys the year-round gardening weather growing roses, photographing flowers, walking her dog, Winston, or mixing up a cocktail. She prefers whiskey! Find out more at ElizabethConte.com."

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