The Duke’s Masked Wife

Alessandra Barrett, the baron’s daughter, has concealed her face behind a mask since childhood following an injury. Whispers claim that glimpsing her true features brings a deadly curse, leading many to avoid her as if she were a ghost. This changes when she unexpectedly becomes the duke’s bride, leaving society baffled by his choice. Why would he select a wife shrouded in such ominous rumors? As she steps from the shadows into the glaring spotlight, her new role raises countless questions. The revelation of their marriage being merely a contract would surely stir even greater intrigue and speculation among all who watch their unusual union unfold.