From award-winning author Diana Bold, MASKED PROMISES is the second book in UNMASKING PROMETHEUS, a new series set in the glittering world of Victorian England, where secrets abound and passions ignite.
In the grandeur of Victorian England, Lucien Strathmore, the distinguished Earl of Hawkesmere, embarks on a perilous quest to rescue his younger sister from the clutches of his murderous stepbrother. Yet, his search takes an unexpected turn when he comes face to face with the woman who had captured his heart long ago. Serenity Pratt, the daughter of his country estate’s gamekeeper, had vanished from his life without a trace. Now, she stands before him, harboring a tragic secret that has shaped her existence.
Haunted by their shared past, Lucien and Serenity must confront the pain and secrets that tore them apart. As they unravel the mysteries of their intertwined destinies, Lucien is compelled to don the mask of Prometheus, the enigmatic avenger forged by him and his brothers to confront the shadows of their troubled childhood. Together, they delve into a world of darkness, unraveling the sinister truth that binds them.
As their journey unfolds, love reignites and threatens to consume them once more. But with the weight of their individual burdens and the looming imminent danger, will Lucien be forced to make an impossible choice? Can he reconcile the demands of duty and his heart's yearning?
MASKED PROMISES is an enthralling Victorian historical romance. Join Lucien and Serenity as they navigate a treacherous path of secrets, redemption, and rekindled passion. Will they triumph over the shadows that threaten to consume them, or will their pasts forever divide them in a heartbreaking tale of love and sacrifice?