The Arrival of Lily Curtis

Facing the prospect of an arranged marriage at just twenty-three, Elizabeth Caughley devises a daring escape by reinventing herself as a housemaid named Lily. This bold transformation allows her to seek independence and freedom, but it comes with the condition that if her plan fails, she must return home to fulfill her parents' wishes. The story explores themes of identity, autonomy, and the struggle against societal expectations.