He cared about her more and more, and found it increasingly difficult to remind himself that they were from different worlds.
Ruth Selwyn is nothing more than a lady's companion. A clever and caring one, indeed. However, her misstress is not the ordinary noble lady. Lady Cecelia is a recluse duchess, rumored to be mad, with a sadness in her eyes and a secret hidden in her past... a lost love.
Her nephiew, Stephen Theyer, son of the Duke of Richmond, refuses to leave her alone. Her castle becomes a shelter for him as well, because his family's demands are heavy on his rebellious shoulders.
Aunt Cecelia's wisdom and Ruth's kindness is all he needs to feel happy...But for how long will Stephen be able to avoid his duties? For how long will Ruth fight her growing feelings? For how long will Aunt Cecelia hide her secret?
But from the shadows, their foe is watching, waiting for the perfect time to strike….