Book Title: Bride Behind the Mask

Genre: Romance / Historical Fantasy

Author:  wildx22      

Character: Amelia Weston  

Nominated by: MelancholyMallow

About the story:
Drake Rohan's wife is a real piece of work. He despises everything about her. Everything from the heavily-powdered face, to the overly-red lips, to the shrilly voice she uses to yell the heads off the servants. But this marriage was his mother's last dying wish, and so he is stuck. Painfully stuck.

Amelia Weston has never wanted to marry. She is her father's only child and all she ever wanted was to stay by his side for as long as she could. But her stubborn old man has insisted on marrying her off to a Northern stranger to honour a family agreement. And so she devises a perfect plan.

Knowing just how much those Northerners hate court ladies from the South, Amelia turns herself into one ⎼ a much-exaggerated version of one. She does everything she can think of to get on Drake's nerves so he would annul their marriage and send her home. But his inhuman patience continues to drive her mad...

As their battle of will and wits ensues, a storm is brewing from afar, threatening to tear them and the kingdom apart.

What should I call you? Do you prefer a nickname? 

Technically, you should address me as 'Your Grace'. Alternatively, Lady Am— Never mind, Amelia will do.

Welcome Your Grace end thanks for agreeing to talk to us today.  Can I get you something to drink? Water? Soda? Coffee? Wine? Whiskey? 

Wine. Though SO-DA sounds interesting too. I wonder what that is?

Oh this place has all wonders of drinks. But that's a story for another day. While the wine is breathing, tell me a little about yourself. 

My father is the Duke of Marlborough, also known as the stubborn old cow who married me—his most adorable daughter—off to the incredibly stupid Drake Rohan. In other words, I am now the most adorable Emira of Steersberg, though I will grant half of all my husband's gold to whoever can get me the hell out of here.

Well, that's an offer! Where do you live? 

Steersberg, against my will, in case I have not made that sufficiently clear.

I think we're getting the picture. Do you have any jobs or hobbies? 

My job and hobby is to mess up my husband's life as much as possible. He deserves it for messing up my once-perfect life.

What are some of your likes and dislikes? 

I like Spot, my pet pony, who is almost as cute as I am. I dislike Drake, my most irritating husband. Which means I also like pissing him off.

Good to have goals. What is your greatest fear? 

Losing anyone I care about. 'Tis why I wish to return home and be with my father again.

If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be? 

Can I get unmarried? And stay unmarried? To hell with societal expectations. I would leech off my papa forever.

Alas, I can't help there. Are you happy we know your story? 

Aye, any story about me would be fun. But especially this one, because I am going to make it lots of fun. *evil laughter*

Interesting. Oh lets give this a try. Are you in love? 

No, and I do not need it. I don't know why my author has deigned to tag my story as 'romance' for I am certain this is a story of 'How to Lose a Husband in 10 Days', rather than anything as absurd as love and romance.

But you are married? 

Believe it or not, my silly mother betrothed me to that wretched Drake Rohan before I was even born! And believe it or not, my silly father wished to uphold that silly betrothal agreement! So, very unfortunately, I am now married.

Sounds... silly. Do you have an archnemesis? 

I am such a lovely person *cough* that I didn't think I would ever have one, until I met my husband.

Do you have any special talents? 

I have learned a thing or two about herbs and healing. But the skill I am proudest of is lockpicking. I bet you won't find another lady across the kingdom who can pick her way into her husband's bedchamber to plant a nasty thing or two... or several.

I don't think I'll take that bet.  You seem very resourceful. 

What's a day in your life like? I wake up bright and early in the morning, before the sun has risen. I don a nice big wig and dress, the ugliest I can find. I prance about my husband's manor screaming at anyone I see. Then I spend the day doing whatever I can to get on Drake's nerves. Every night before bed, I plot and plan my pranks for the next day. Soon, he will tire of me and annul our marriage. That is my simple, beautiful life.

Is there anything you want to say to your fans? I have fans? 

Peasants, you should be curtsying to me.

Can we look forward to reading more of your story? 

Where there's Amelia, there is always more story. So... perhaps.

You have been most kind with your time your grace.  I hope you will grace us with your prescience again soon and give us an update on that marriage situation. 

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