Emily Grey is a young woman ahead of her time. She prefers breeches to dresses, and spends her time riding horses, fishing, and climbing trees.
When Emily is fourteen, she meets Cameron, the Duke of Templeton's grandson. Their friendship deepens over the years, until Cameron is called to fight against Napoleon. They express their devotion to each other and make love for the first time before Cameron heads off to war.
When Emily's father discovers she's pregnant, he's livid. He had no idea his tomboy daughter has fallen in love, and her predicament threatens to destroy their family's honor. He sends Emily to live with Cameron's eccentric great aunt, and, to avoid shame, insists that she claims she is married.
Upon return from the battlefield, Cameron hears that Emily has wed and was pregnant. She writes him to explain the situation, but the letters never arrive, and the misunderstanding sends Cameron into a spiral of rage and despair. Their paths will cross again, but will their love be enough to overcome the fates at work to keep them apart?
About the Author: Barb A. Hart developed an interest in the history of England and Scotland when she was researching her family tree. After reading her first historical romance, a novel by Judith McNaught, she found herself hooked on the genre.
Barbara lives in Oakville, Ontario, with her husband.
