A Substitute Wife For The Prizefighter By Alice... [FREE]

A "plain" and steadfast heroine defined by her unwavering commitment to the truth. Despite being sheltered, she proves to be layered, strong, and capable of adapting to the rough environment of a traveling circus.

The novel is praised for its "domesticity," focusing on the quiet, magical moments of daily life, such as establishing boundaries with in-laws or the minutiae of traveling with a fair. A Substitute Wife for the Prizefighter by Alice...

The story begins with , a plain and principled woman who is cast out of her uncle's home after she refuses to lie about witnessing a local parson's scandalous behavior. Destitute and alone, she finds an unexpected ally in Benedict Toomes , a prizefighter who was previously engaged to Lizzie's pretty but shallow cousin. Reluctantly impressed by Lizzie's integrity and tired of her family's hypocrisy, Benedict breaks his engagement and offers Lizzie a marriage of convenience. The two embark on a journey with a traveling fair, navigating their rocky start and growing closer through the shared challenges of their nomadic life. Main Characters A "plain" and steadfast heroine defined by her