The day Rodney Hawkhurst rides onto her father& apos; s grand estate, Lizbeth Gillingham is a wild eighteen-year-old, with tangled red hair, dirt on her apron, and an archer& apos; s bow in her hand.
A chance encounter leads to a clandestine kiss, leaving the tomboy Lizbeth wondering if the life of a sophisticated lady could be so bad if she was on the arm of Rodney Hawkhurst. . .
But Rodney has not come to see Sir Gillingham about Lizbeth. He has come to borrow money for a daring sea voyage, and to ask for the hand of Phillida, Lizbeth& apos; s elegant sister. Lizbeth tried to forget about Rodney Hawkhurst - until she discovers Phillida& apos; s dread secret. . . and things begin to change.
A swoon-worthy romance, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly.