Summary
Violetta, a quiet scholar, has always been overshadowed by her dazzling twin, Virginie, and dismissed as a plain oddity by her own family. When Virginie’s scandalous affair with the Second Prince leads to a terrifying decree – marriage to the infamous ‘Grim Reaper Duke’ Richard, a man rumored to doom every bride – their father makes a cruel decision. To protect his favored daughter, he sacrifices Violetta, forcing her into a union with the man whispered to bring certain death. Resigned to her fate, Violetta prepares for the worst. Yet, the Duke she encounters is not the monster of legend, but a true gentleman who fiercely protects her from unseen dangers. Who is this enigmatic man, and why is such a protector branded the ‘Grim Reaper Duke’? Unravel the mystery and discover a love blooming in the shadow of death. Dive into chapter 1 to uncover the truth!