A Civil Contract

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Adam Deveril, a captain under the Duke of Wellington and a hero at Salamanca, inherits the title of 6th Viscount Lynton after his father's death. Returning from the Peninsula War, he finds his ancestral home in disrepair and his family on the brink of financial ruin. Deeply in love with the beautiful Julia Oversley, Adam realizes that a marriage of convenience may be his only solution. Lord Oversley introduces him to Mr. Jonathan Chaleigh, a wealthy City man seeking a suitable match for his daughter, the quiet and plain Jenny Chawleigh. Despite Jenny being bright and well-mannered, she pales in comparison to Julia, the object of Adam's affections. However, Adam's desperate need for financial stability compels him to consider marrying Jenny, which would alleviate his family's troubles. Mr. Chawleigh is eager to secure a match for Jenny with a title, but Adam struggles with the implications of this arrangement. As Julia's jealousy threatens to create scandal, Adam begins to uncover the hidden depths of Jenny's character, discovering a source of comfort and unexpected connection that challenges his initial perceptions.