Martha Rose

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“The talk of the ton” by Martha Rose

Submitted to Contest #254

The ballroom glittered under a thousand candles, their flickering flames casting a golden luminescence over the assembly of London's finest. Silks rustled, jewels sparkled, and laughter intermingled with the lilting strains of a waltz played by an unseen orchestra. Lady Amelia St. Clair stood near the edge of the room, her eyes scanning the crowd with a serene grace that belied the tumult within her.The new Season had been relentless: a whirlwind of social engagements, suitors, and the ceaseless pursuit of a favourable match. Yet tonight, th...

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A romantic writer who lives in Oxford and breathes all things magical.