Feminine Pursuits

Olivia Waite

In a world where women's scientific contributions are often overlooked, Lucy Muchelney seeks an escape from heartbreak and finds an unexpected opportunity. A mysterious letter from the Countess of Moth offers her a chance to translate a vital French astronomy text, leading her to the Countess's elegant London home. There, she encounters Catherine St Day, a widow whose quiet life is about to be profoundly disrupted by Lucy's arrival and the undeniable spark between them. As they work together, navigating complex celestial mechanics and burgeoning feelings, they must confront hidden sabotage and past hurts that threaten to keep them apart.