Sophie Foster will do just about anything to escape the boredom of her town, Bath, and the attentions of an unwanted suitor, so when her best friend Biana, who is like a sister to her, invites her to a sprawling country estate, she jumps at the chance. Later, Sophie finds that even the best laid plans can go awry. From terrifying run ins with highway men to a seemingly harmless flirtation, Sophie finds herself embroiled in an unexpected adventure filled with enough romance and intrigue to keep her heart and mind racing.