She trusted him with her life
But what about her heart?
After the American Civil War propels widow Clara and her daughter to England, theyre given refuge by the enigmatic Marquess of Clairmount. Being a damsel in distress doesnt come easily to independent Claraso, finding his estate in disarray, she seizes her chance to help him. As she plays the role of Marchioness her attraction to the guarded Marquess is bittersweetas this Cinderella knows she doesnt belong in his aristocratic world
