A stunning second novel in Nicola Pryce's eighteenth-century Cornish saga, following the desperate struggles of heroine Celia Cavendish as she bravely attempts to craft her own future.
A sweeping tale of love and betrayal in revolutionary Cornwall.
Cornwall, 1793: As the French Revolution threatens England, Celia Cavendish is promised to the brutal Viscount Vallenforth. Trapped in a life stifled by convention and cruelty, she yearns for escape.
Inspired by her cousin Arbella's elopement, Celia vows to take control of her destiny. Enlisting the help of her neighbors, Sir James and Lady Polcarrow, she finds herself drawn to their mysterious friend, Captain Arnaud. But can Arnaud protect Celia from the vengeful Viscount? And will their growing connection prove to be a dangerous game?
