Instead of the Thorn is one of Georgette Heyer\'s early novels.
After a time she separates from her husband and trie.
From her wedding night on her marriage is a complete disaster.
At a young age she marries a man she does not love and embarks on a life that does not fulfill her.
Unsurprisingly Elizabeth comes of age with no sense of how to make her way in the world or what will make her happy.
It follows Elizabeth Arden a young woman raised by a cold, distant father and a prim, proper aunt.
Instead of the Thorn is one of Georgette Heyer\'s early novels