Synopsis: The Duke's 99th Bride

In one version: To save the daughter of the Erdona barony from an unwanted marriage to infamous Duke Noel Felton, loyal attendant Grace McClean steps in by pretending to be the 99th potential bride for the duke. With great effort, Grace tries to win over the duke by baking him treats, rescuing a child, and even befriending the imperial princess. But when Grace discovers the content of the duke's journal, which reveals his ominous intentions, everything changes. Will Grace be able to survive her marriage, and what does the duke have in mind for the empire? In another version: After losing her mother and living on the streets, Grace finds refuge with kind-hearted Penelope Erdonia. When Duke Noel Felton proposes to Penelope, Grace fears for her friend's safety due to rumors of madness and disappearances at the duke's estate. To protect Penelope, Grace poses as the 99th potential bride for the duke. Despite her efforts to win his favor by baking, rescuing a child, and befriending the imperial princess, Grace discovers the duke's sinister plan hidden in his journal. Can Grace endure her marriage, and what danger does the duke pose to the empire?