Helena Woulfe, the daughter of a wealthy Exeter nobleman leads a privileged life. However, as King Charles II's reign comes to an end, so does her innocence.

Rebellion sweeps the West Country and when her family is caught in its grip, she finds herself on the road searching for her missing Rebel father and brother after Monmouth's bloody defeat in battle at Sedgemoor.

Her life is further torn apart when soldiers ransack her home and the family estate is confiscated by the crown. Helena and her younger brother Henry, seek refuge with a kind family who take them in, but King James wants revenge on those who opposed him and danger is never far away.

Feeling bereft and abandoned, they go to London . Helena hopes the city will overlook their past and she can make a new life for herself, and perhaps find love. Only, there are others lurking, willing to do harm to a traitor's daughter.

Before she can find happiness with Guy, the man who offers her the security and respectability she seeks, she learns her family's allegiances can snatch away her safety at any time.

REVIEW

This is an excellent and engaging read. If you love historical romances,
this is a book you should be clamoring to get. Do not pass on this story of courage, hope, despair, and loyalty. Yes, this book encompasses it all and with great depth. Ms. Davison has brought feeling to her characters and will have you cheering for the good guys and despising the bad guys.

Her descriptions are so accurate and detailed, you would swear she
had lived in that time period. I cried while reading certain parts, the
emotion was so real, and for me that makes an excellent read. I cannot wait for the sequel to come out and continue this wonderful adventure.

Ms. Davison has struck gold with her first book and has won reader
loyalty from this reviewer.