Duchess in the Attic

After a brief discussion with Claude, Opal heads to the Bocceli Duchy in Taisei Kingdom. While she still doesnt have the whole picture yet, she understands her role clearly: bait. She must act as a diversion to assist her husband and Alessandros faction. She goes headfirst into danger, with her first step being the reform of the Bocceli Duchy, a region woefully behind on technology due to fears that using such items will bring upon the curse of the devil! As Opal patiently tries to encourage the duchy to embrace new technology and efficiency, she quickly finds herself under the strict surveillance of Julian. Just who is he? Why does Opal seem so oddly fixated on him? And what about the rumors that shes gone and eloped with the man?

Opal moves to the Taisei Kingdom with her beloved and childhood friend, Claude. While her new husband had made a name for himself in Taisei, they both know their new home doesnt take kindly to foreigners. Behind the shimmery glamour of aristocracy lies nasty gossip and misogyny; they view Opal as a wanton woman! But Opal is nothing if not stubborn, and she wont let these bullies have their way with her! Shes got a keen mind and a sharp tongue, and shes not afraid to fight back. All the while, trouble looms: a letter from the king has Opal finding her beloved...in bed with another woman?! It cant be! He isnt the type to commit such a horrible act! Opal hasnt married an adulterer... Or has she?!