By Juliet Mercer
In the hidden love story before Pride and Prejudice, scandal binds young Lady Catherine to a man whose power embodies everything she has learned to fear.
Perfection is a lady’s only armor, but on the night of her debut, a public snub from the cousin she was raised to marry leaves Lady Catherine Fitzwilliam disgraced. Capturing the interest of the Duke's heir might be enough to repair the damage, but it's a dangerous move. With a father whose title shielded every cruelty, she knows the dangers of men with such unchecked power.
After dismissing Catherine as far too innocent for a man of his reputation, Charles Ashworth, Earl of Renault, discovers the ambitious lady has set in motion a scandal she may not survive. He steps forward to shield her from ruin, only to find his heart desperate to rescue her from the very life she leads.
In a world that never forgives, Catherine and Charles can outrun scandal only so long. But love proves as dangerous as the secrets they keep, and when the truth is finally revealed, will their love survive its second chance?
An emotionally rich historical romance, Young Lady Catherine tells the scandalous love story that shaped Austen’s unforgettable Lady Catherine, and reveals the woman you only thought you knew.
