Main protagonist. Starts as a poor thief in 1783 London, gains attention from painter Thomas Gainsborough, and becomes the ward of Lady Susan Dowitt. She marries Jonathan Selby to save Sir Hugh Marcy from debtors' prison, inherits a fortune after Selby's death, and later marries the Duke of Malmunster to secure Hugh's career. Ultimately, she rejects a marriage to the Prince of Wales and chooses mutual love with Hugh.
A love-hate dynamic driven by manipulation, financial dependence, and eventual genuine affection.
A marriage of convenience where Kitty trades companionship for financial rescue.
A strategic union orchestrated by Hugh to restore his social standing.
A respectful engagement that serves as a catalyst for Hugh's emotional realization.
An artistic collaboration that launches Kitty into London's cultural spotlight.
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