The charm of Mimi Matthews, the adventure of Kerrigan Byrne, and the romance of Jennifer Ashley Lady Rosamund Fielding hides a secret so terrible it could ruin her, her family, and Major General Lord Rhys Lansdowne, the man she loves. Rose and Rhys were inseparable in childhood-their friendship was the one shining light in Rose's dark upbringing.Yet when Rhys proposes, Rose refuses, for he can never know her shameful truth.Returned from the Napoleonic wars and now the Marquess of Ravenscroft, Rhys is determined to uncover the reason behind Rose's rejection and win her hand and her heart once and for all.Yet Rose's father, Earl Fielding, is demanding Rose accept Brigadier Viscount Pennworth's marriage proposal, threatening dire consequences if she does not obey.Time is of the essence as Rose faces this difficult crossroad, where she is forced to confront past demons and choose a path.Should she marry Rhys, deceiving him, and forever be branded a liar in his eyes? She cannot.Wed Pennworth? Never.Or flee? Away from Rhys, away from her father, and away from all she holds dear.Rose has faced many dangerous choices in her life. Will this final one destroy her?
