Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 09

In which the narrative recounts a period of luxurious indulgence purchased by a prince’s favour, the quiet anxieties and practical arrangements surrounding her pregnancy, and the challenging realities faced by the child of such a union in society’s eyes. An unexpected encounter with a past husband amidst the splendour of royal surroundings introduces a hint of complication and reflection, as loyalties and former lives closely encroach upon her present state.