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Aylee Hembry, a young woman of good character and strong spirit, finds herself in a precarious situation when a powerful man from her village, Malchus Lorne, attempts to force himself upon her, intending to make her marry him. Aylee’s father is away on business, and her mother struggles to protect her family from Malchus's escalating advances. A mysterious tradesman, Jess, enters the scene, claiming to be an aspiring supplier for Aylee’s father. Jess offers his aid to both Aylee and her mother, and his presence adds another layer of intrigue to the already complicated situation. As Aylee navigates the dangers of Malchus’s pursuit, she must also grapple with the uncertain motives of the stranger who claims to be her protector. Comparable works include The Scarlet Pimpernel

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