An Offer for a Spinster by Dorothy Sheldon

“Love, legacy, and a ticking deadline: Can Lady Katharine defy destiny for the sake of true love?”

Lady Katharine Willoughby faces a daunting deadline per her late father’s will: marry within a year to preserve her family’s heritage. As the youngest Willoughby, this condition’s weight affects her and her siblings’ fortunes. In her third Season, she grapples with the pressing need for a suitable match, torn between familial duty and personal desires.
Timothy Rutherford, a childhood friend of her brother and a secret novelist, harbors a long-standing affection for Katharine. Their shared love for literature draws them closer, even as the ticking deadline looms and societal expectations mount.
As Katharine balances the demands of societal norms and her aspirations for love and intellectual companionship, she faces a pivotal decision. Meanwhile, Timothy contemplates revealing his feelings and his hidden identity, risking all for love.

In a tale where societal dictates clash with hidden passions, Lady Katharine and Timothy must decide if love can prevail against the constraints of duty and time.