Madeleine Roux’s latest audiobook transports listeners to Regency England, where we follow the journey of a rebellious writer and the man who risks everything to publish her work. Margaret Arden dreams of a life filled with passion and adventure, yearning to break free from the constraints of her sheltered existence at Mosely Cottage. Faced with the threat of an unwanted marriage to secure her family’s future after a string of rejections from the handsome publisher Captain Bridger Darrow, her hopes are reignited when an extravagant wedding masquerade leads her into a whirlwind of scandal, notoriety, and unexpected romance.

Meanwhile, Bridger, freshly returned from war, is determined to salvage his family’s legacy by diving into the world of publishing. His plans take an unexpected turn when he discovers a remarkable manuscript at his friend’s wedding. Upon meeting its author, he realizes she is, in fact, a woman—a revelation that complicates his initial harsh dismissal of her work. As the story unfolds, listeners will witness the sparks of attraction between Margaret and Bridger, set against a backdrop of high society’s chaos during a masked ball characterized by mistaken identities.