Used.

Despised.

Unwanted.

For the whole of her life, Linora had tried to do as she was told. Guided by her sisters, she had followed her father’s direction, had worked tirelessly at the trade of his house as she bettered her skills in stitch-craft, had learned to mind her tongue and keep her thoughts to herself. And one by one her sisters were arranged into marriages. Leaving her entirely alone.

Until an evening of cards and strong drink leads her father to a terrible offer—one that would see he...