Hannah Dudley is left impoverished in New York by her brother. One evening she finds a stranger, Christopher Forsythe, ill and dying on her doorstep. Leaving him there will ensure his death.Taking him in will ruin her reputation. A marriage certificate will protect her. Not even Hannah’s devoted nursing can save Christopher. Months later, she receives an unforeseen letter from Christopher’s brother, Lord Marcus. He offers, at the request of his mother, a place in their home in London. Hannah is shocked to find she is now part of an aristocratic family. Reaching England, she finds the ton’s social restrictions are difficult to deal with. A forbidden love grows between Hannah and Marcus, even though they know the church will not sanction their marriage. Hannah is faced with only one choice. She must take a journey that will break her heart. Leave Marcus and return to America …