The Byram Succession — Mira Stables

“I have always disliked her. And since Cousin Albert left her all his money, I have positively detested her.”

Ravishingly beautiful Albertine Newton had everything -- except Cousin Albert's huge inheritance. That was left to her mousy country cousin, Alethea. And now Alethea was coming to London for her first season.

Albertine wasn't worried about any social competition. No one ever outshone her. Now suddenly she found that little Alethea had blossomed into a lovely and spirited young woman. Someone who enchanted the very eligible Damon Skirlaugh, the Duke of Byram's heir. Alethea didn't believe Damon's interest in her was romantic. Albertine was afraid it was. But she was determined to put a stop to it…