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In this captivating tale, Diane Eveleth returns from a Parisian soirée only to face the shocking news that her husband, George Eveleth, has been killed in a duel with the infamous Marquis de Bienville. In a desperate bid for independence, Diane discreetly transfers her inheritance to her mother-in-law, and together they journey to New York to seek refuge with family. There, Diane takes on the role of chaperone for Dorothea, the daughter of the widowed Derek Pruyn, whom she has crossed paths with before. As the story unfolds, Pruyn proposes marriage, and Diane finds herself torn. She plans to ...

In Empty Sack, we follow the tumultuous journey of Jennie Follett, a struggling artist’s model in New York, and her brother, Teddy. After their father loses his job at the bank and passes away, the family is left in dire financial straits. In a desperate act, Teddy steals money from the bank where he works, leading to catastrophic repercussions. Meanwhile, Jennie finds herself torn between her love for Teddy and her engagement to the wealthy Bob Collingham, a man from a prominent banking family who is infatuated with her.