To save her family, lovely Katherine Overton agrees to marry Richard Warwick, the mysterious and powerful Earl of Devonshire. Richard awakens Kate to passion, making her yearn for a different kind of life than the one she's always known. Unfortunately, Richard abandons Kate shortly after their wedding, leaving her alone in his impressive manor house. Kate cannot help feeling that she must be destined for more.
Furious with Richard's betrayal, Kate journeys to London, never suspecting that an unknown adversary has another agenda in mind. As danger draws ever closer, Kate pursues the truth about her birth and a love more rare than the finest jewels.
Come and be swept away in this tale of love and desire, danger and intrigue.