London, 1850. Orphan Beatrice Smith has survived on her wits and a mysterious locket tied to a family she’s never known. Invited to the grand Simpson House, she’s thrust into a world of wealth and intrigue, where her future depends on obedience and reputation. But a single stolen moment delivers her to scandal, ruin, and a loveless marriage to a gambler.
Years later, scraping by in London’s backstreets, Beatrice believes she’s been forgotten—until Ned Hyland, the boy who once loved her, finds her again. Determined to uncover the truth of her past, Ned helps her reclaim what she’s lost.
A sweeping Victorian romance of scandal, resilience, and love’s power to heal even the most broken hearts.
