A complex tale of forbidden love and conflicting loyalties set amidst the elegance and grace of upper-class Victorian England, told with wit, beauty, and evocative language reminiscent of Jane Austen or the Bronte sisters.

Beneath the proper exterior of the Victorian era, Charlotte Ashford, the heroine, must unravel the conflicting demands of loyalty, forbidden love, and a society that both subtly and obviously imposes morals and roles that are impossible to meet and be true to herself and the people she loves.

Once you begin reading it’s impossible to put down.

Elizabeth Conte does it again! She has written a moving story of two cousins, Charlotte and Lydia, entangled in a web of deceit, and coming to come to terms with the choices they've made all in the name of love. Conte's a natural born storyteller and her writing is engrossing and unputdownable.

Chosen Mistress delicately weaves together the hardships women faced in a society dominated by men, revealing their courage and determination to manipulate the world chosen for them. From the artful use of deception to the haunting challenges of a woman in poverty, you witness the unwavering spirit of love. The intriguing interplay of emotions between a charismatic ensemble of characters is nothing short of spellbinding. The novel’s ability to explore the complexities of love and desire with the confines of a scandalous web will leave readers mesmerized.

Chosen Mistress is a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and self-discovery in a time of rigid societal norms of early Victorian England.