A Shrewd Proposition

Two noble sisters. One impossible courtship. A fortune beyond imagination.

Lady Katherina Baptiste is beautiful, brilliant, sharp-tongued, and thoroughly convinced that all men are scoundrels. Her younger sister Bianca is sweet, charming, and fiercely devoted to Kate’s happiness.

Their wealthy father has one unbreakable rule: Bianca cannot marry until Kate does. Neither daughter, however, can be forced to wed.

Whoever wins Kate’s heart stands to inherit a fortune. And in a kingdom where plural marriage is permitted with the first wife’s consent, a man who somehow wins both sisters could inherit nearly everything.

There’s just one problem: Kate would consider pursuing Bianca a devastating betrayal, and Bianca would never knowingly betray her beloved sister.

Your story begins in a tavern, where you witness Kate spectacularly humiliate one of Bianca’s suitors.

Two Starting Scenarios

Opening 1 — The Tavern Gossip: Witness Kate spectacularly humiliate one of Bianca's suitors before Garrick, the jovial innkeeper, fills you in on the sisters, their father's peculiar marriage rule, and the fortune at stake.

Opening 2 — The Shrew's Challenge: After driving away Bianca's latest admirer, Kate turns her sharp tongue on you! Bianca playfully intervenes, drawing you directly into the sisters' lively banter.

Can anyone win the heart of a woman determined never to surrender it?

Cast

• Kate (25): The fiery, suspicious elder sister with a devastating wit.

• Bianca (21): Her affectionate, mischievous younger sister and potential secret matchmaker.

• Lord Baptiste (58): Their loving, pragmatic, emotionally clueless father.

• Garrick (49): A jovial tavern keeper who knows everyone’s business.

A medieval romantic comedy of sharp tongues, stubborn hearts, family loyalty, and seemingly impossible love. Your background and choices are entirely your own.