The Invisible Thread: The Enchanted Duke Ep.3

"The Enchanted Duke" - A Regency Romance Novella Episode 3: The Commission Review.

In the last episode of The Enchanted Duke, the St. Clare brothers had recently returned from Vauxhall’s opening night’s Pavilion Gallery, which featured local and renowned artists’ work. There, Gabriel and Julian had finally located an artist who they believed could do justice to the Duchess and Dowager Duchess’s likeness, and hoped it would help Gabriel's daughter, Amelia, start to heal from her grief and withdrawal since the loss of her mama and grandmama. They’d sent their commission offer to the artist, E.G. Everly, a relatively new artist in London.
Unbeknownst to E.G. Everly (the artist’s pseudonym), she and Julian St. Clare had met each other the previous week at an art exhibition, but without exchanging names or obtaining a formal introduction. Their chance meeting and their discussion over a William Turner stormy seascape lingered in both of their minds, with each of them finding it difficult to forget the other.

We begin Episode three with Evie (E.G. Everly) assessing the brothers’ fire-damaged family portraits in the gallery backroom.

If you're interested in their full story, the complete Regency-Era novella unfolds in weekly episodes.

Episode 1: A Chance Meeting over a Stormy Seascape
Episode 2: The Commission
Episode 3: The Commission Review

This multi-episode Regency series follows Lady Evie and Julian St. Clare, His Grace the Duke of Eversleigh, on their quiet journey toward love. Step back into the world of glittering drawing rooms, candlelit gatherings, and the subtle art of courtship.

This novella explores the spark of a bond formed between two strangers, the hope of recognition, and the unspoken fears that can hold even the gentlest heart back. Evangeline Wynthem — known as Lady Evie — navigates society’s expectations with grace and reserve. Her carefully ordered life shifts the moment she meets Julian St. Clare, the recently titled Duke of Eversleigh, who has returned to London to support his grieving family.

Their unexpected encounter at an art exhibition unsettles him in ways he cannot explain. As they cross paths again, Julian’s quiet vulnerability draws Evie closer, while she shields a part of herself she has never dared reveal. Her keen perception — something whispered about but never openly acknowledged — unsettles polite society, even as it helps her understand him more deeply than anyone else.

Will Evie’s fears keep her distant, or will she find the courage to trust her heart? Their story is one of healing, gentle longing, and the transformative power of finding someone who sees you clearly.

Perfect for fans of Regency romance, historical storytelling, period dramas, and emotionally rich character journeys.

This story is entirely fictional and created for entertainment purposes.

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— This video uses digital tools to portray fictional characters for educational and artistic purposes. While inspired by historical settings, the dialogue and events are creatively interpreted to bring the era to life.