The Lark: Victorian Era Historical Fiction

In 1840 the granddaughter of a philosopher accepted an invitation to London for the season, unaware it would change her life forever. Stuck in the shadow of her noble cousin, Eva is still eager to spend the social season in London. Despite her aunt daily assuring her she will end a spinster, her uncle’s political aspirations, and her cousin’s relentless pursuits in the marriage mart, Eva is in heaven. The Theater Royal is performing Shakespeare all season. However, there is no enjoying it when the duke meant for her cousin shows Eva too much attention. Can her self-esteem recover from her aunt on the attack? She is further sunk when the education of women is debated and condemned. What can society do with an educated woman? When Eva learns her uncle is losing his chance at a seat in the cabinet, and she is the key to salvage his career, will she give up her future for his? Or will she fight to be her own person, the one her grandfather took great care to raise in the face of it all?