The Fool's Fortune

She wasn't born simple-minded—but after plunging into an icy river to save a drowning girl, fever ravaged her brain and left her the village fool. Her heartbroken parents disguise her as a boy to protect her future. The girl she rescued? Sent to live with them as repayment, vowing lifelong devotion to her savior. She becomes the fool's child bride. Years later, the clever bride leaves to study, with her "foolish" companion at her side. When a charming young master pursues the bride, she's tempted—until jealousy flares in unexpected ways. What she thought was sisterly devotion is transforming i…