When her elderly husband's inability to sire an heir threatens everyone she cares for, young Rosamunde Overton is forced is forced into a daring deceit at a scandalous masquerade. But then her nerve fails and she flees, ready to give up all hope ... until she rescues an injured nobleman who just might be the answer to her prayers.

Although Lord Brand Malloren lives far above the station of the mysterious lady who has taken him captive and captured his heart, he's only too willing to follow her lead. Rosamunde too has fallen in love, but her reckless plan depends on secrecy. For to reveal herself could cost her everything ...