Why does heart-rending pain lurk in the back of the wealthy Countess of Sinclair's eyes? Captain Howard's life changes forever from the moment he meets Kate, the intriguing Countess and resolves to banish her pain. Although the air sizzles when widowed Kate, victim of an abusive marriage meets Edward Howard, a captain in Queen Anne's navy, she has no intention of ever marrying again. However, when Kate becomes better acquainted with the Captain she realises he is the only man who understands her grief and can help her to untangle her past, and help her regain that which should be hers by right. If you are a fan of Georgette Heyer's Romantic Historical Novels you will love Rosemary Morris's 18th century romance written in the same style.