The Duke's Masked Wife
The baron’s daughter, Alessandra Barrett, has worn a mask from a young age due to an injury. Many say if you were to see the face behind the mask, you would be cursed and die soon afterward. She is seen as a ghost, avoided by all who visit the baron's home until she becomes the duke’s wife. No one could understand why the duke would pick such a wife. Did he wish to die? What would become of the girl who once hid in the shadows but now had the spotlight on her as the duke’s masked wife? What would everyone say if they were to learn the truth that she was in a contracted marriage with the duke? Tales of Castro Nobility story timeline order - The King’s Unbreakable Wife The Knight’s Mysterious Maid The Duke’s Masked Wife
Birthday ball (2)
"Next year, I should hold a party for you with music and decorations just like this but without the large crowd," Alessandra said, taking in the beauty of the palace as they walked inside. No decorations resembled those from the previous ball and it was as if they walked into another palace. "They must have spent a lot of money on this ball. I can see why everyone was talking about it days ago."
"The town considers this ball to be the end of a season. You'll have to witness the horrible sight of young men and women trying to find a partner before the night ends. Mothers will be over their daughter's shoulders trying to push them into the arms of the best suitor in their eyes," said Edgar, recalling the torture it was for him.