Beguiled

Lady Lillian Walford has the look of perfection, but a a fateful flaw has doomed her to a life of silence. Irrespective, she yearns for a London Season, which her brother fears is doomed to failure. However, Anthony Harbreas, the Earl of Graydon, begins to shower her with his attentions. Why does the much-sought-after earl ask her to be his bride?
Tricked by her brother into marriage with the lovely Lillian, Anthony is quick to realize his incredible luck, knowing that beneath the surface of her quiet beauty, Lillian is a priceless jewel. He is determined to convince his innocent wife of her true worth and their golden future - but his deception will result in a sense of betrayal and a tragic loss of trust.
The secondary romance in this tale is almost as good as the primary one between Lillian and Anthony.