The Substitute Bride by Clare Sheridan is a historical romance novel set in the 19th century. The story revolves around Lady Amelia, who is forced into an arranged marriage with a cruel and abusive man named Lord Reginald. In order to escape this fate, Lady Amelia agrees to a plan proposed by her friend, Lady Charlotte. The plan involves Lady Charlotte posing as Lady Amelia and marrying Lord Reginald, while Lady Amelia takes on the identity of a governess...