La Novena Hija del Conde is the opening novel of Phavy Prieto's 9-book , a series of independent historical romances set in the Victorian era . The story follows Lady Emily, the youngest of nine sisters, as she navigates the challenges of high society with no dowry and a grieving heart. Core Plot & Characters
: At 17, she is under her brother-in-law's guardianship and believes her lack of dote (dowry) makes marriage impossible.
: A man eighteen years her senior who is struck by Emily's beauty and wit. Phavy Prieto (Saga Ordinales 1) La Novena H...
💡 : This is a classic Regency/Victorian romance starter that relies on the "against all odds" dynamic between a sheltered, impoverished noblewoman and a powerful, duty-bound Duke.
: After her father's death, she is left penniless because his fortune was spent on her eight sisters' dowries. La Novena Hija del Conde is the opening
: Readers on Goodreads describe the plot as intense and emotional, filled with unexpected twists and a deep focus on the sensuality and honor of the era.
: Expect tropes like significant age gaps, "forbidden" love, and the "poor but beautiful" heroine. : A man eighteen years her senior who
: The Duke is bound by a secret oath and his own sense of honor, which initially prevents him from pursuing her. Book Details Release Date : Originally published January 13, 2018 . Length : Approximately 407 pages in its digital edition.
