Fortune Hunt lives with her sisters and father in the beautiful Rose Garden Cottage. Unbeknown to Fortune her father, William, has agreed an unscrupulous and despicable trade. This plot will affect Fortune's future forever in the most horrendous way. When she finds out about the deal Fortune flees to the safe haven of her Aunt with the plight of blackmail and guilt hanging over her head. But it looks doubtful that Fortune will avoid her impending fate forever? Will the chance meeting with the handsome Duke of Hertfordshire be her saviour? A romantic, compelling and appealing read which spins a mesmerising tale. Elizabeth Downton deftly stages heartstring tugging moments, that guilty pleasures are made of.