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2021-03-30
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2021-05-03
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the diamond of the season

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y/n l/n was the most sought-after lady of this year’s social season. her beauty was unmatched, her wit far superior to those around her, her charm that of a descendent of royal blood. all these aspects of her made her the prize to be won in the spring of 1813. however, something nobody could have dreamt of for this year was the unexpected return of london’s seven most eligible bachelors, all of whom seemed to desire the diamond of the season.

Chapter 1: prologue

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          The time has come to place our bets for the upcoming social season!

           Consider the household of Baron Blackwood. Four misses foisted upon the marriage market like sorrowful sows by their tactless, tasteless mama. Or perhaps one might look to the Velvetier family who, amidst their scandal of yesteryear, have decided to place their five daughters in the spotlight for yet another familiar embarrassment.

          Though far better odds might exist in the household of the widowed Viscountess Diana L/N. A shockingly prolific family, noted for its bounty of perfectly handsome sons and perfectly beautiful daughters. How very perfect indeed.

          Today is a most important day and for some, a terrifying one, for today is the day London’s marriage-minded misses are presented to Her Majesty, the Queen. May God have mercy on their souls. It is only the queen’s eye that matters today. A glimmer of displeasure and a young lady’s value plummets to unthinkable depths. But, as we know, the brighter a lady may shine, the faster she may burn.