Theodosia

How wise she was in the dark ways of Europe's intrigue...how innocent in London's glitter and the bright light of love!

Theodosia arrived in London two weeks early, her hired carriage clattering down the street and her talking bird screeching loudly in French.

Was this the poor young cousin the Steeles had charitably agreed to introduce to the London ton?

True, Theodosia was just 18 and sent by her mother from the tiny county of Rasfia. But her clothes revealed she was not poor. She had polish, assurance and connections with important people. And, worst of all, in her jealous cousin's view, she immediately caught the interest pf Nicholas Hadley, whom cousin Persis regarded as her own suitor.

The truth about Theodosia's past was even darker than Persis guessed...and her future was fraught with peril.