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Raised in the cloisters of the Sisters of Charity, Melanie never dreamed of courtly life—until Lord Bentham selected her as one of his wards. His arcane tutelage ignited a profound self-awareness, transforming her from a pious young woman into a woman who understands her allure and commands her desires. On the brink of the social season, a glittering foreign court awaits, and she and Bentham—her much older lover—orchestrate her entrance, transforming her with magic and breathtaking gowns, their partnership a potent blend of forbidden passion. As they navigate this exciting new world, Melanie's transformation propels her into a dazzling new life. But as she forges alliances with the innocent Miss Mary and the captivating Duke, a crucial question arises: can a commoner find true acceptance amongst the elite? Especially if it means leaving behind the only man who has ever truly known her? Yet, as she navigates these new alliances, Melanie begins to glimpse a self-worth independent of Bentham's tutelage, a path towards a destiny she must forge alone. In a fantasy world where the secret Order of the Triple Goddess preserves the esoteric knowledge of sacred sexuality, Melanie's journey is a breathtaking dance between desire and destiny. Will she seize control, or be carried away by the surge of change?