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: A woman returns to her family home when her father is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She and her siblings must navigate past betrayals and a long-hidden family secret. The Favorite
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: Sarah’s impoverished cousin who arrives at court looking for work. She starts as a scullery maid but secretly plots to replace Sarah as the Queen’s companion. ⚔️ The Conflict using blunt honesty and political maneuvering.
: The Queen’s lifelong friend and "favourite." She effectively rules the country through Anne, using blunt honesty and political maneuvering.