Theodosia ‘Theo’ Poitiers – Belvedere
The only daughter of impoverished minor nobility, Theo orchestrated her own fake kidnapping after being forcibly engaged despite never wanting to marry. Now a self-made shipping magnate running her business with friends, she is enjoying wearing the latest men’s fashions and having plentiful dalliances with beautiful women. But Theo couldn’t outrun her past forever.
Theo came to the French court to gain enough money, influence and powerful friends to outmanoeuver her fiance, who is still looking for her. As she is running out of time while her past catches up with her, matters are increasingly complicated by the charming but naive heiress Theo is slowly falling in love with against her better judgment. Character inspired by ‘Gentleman Jack’ Anne Lister.