Beatrice Dencey is constantly reminded by her aunt, the Dowager, that she must marry appropriately. And so must the Dowager's beloved granddaughter, Eleanor Graceover. Charged with finding Eleanor a suitable husband, Beatrice is sent to London with a list of pre-approved gentlemen.

Once there, she quickly rules out every man on the list. All except the handsome and charming Justin Serle, who stirs a deep desire in Beatrice.

Meanwhile, Eleanor has her own ideas about who she wants to marry. Both she and Beatrice have a big decision to make marry for duty and live a life full of regret, or marry for love and risk angering the formidable Dowager.

A captivating historical saga perfect for fans of Mary Mackie, Dilly Court and Judy Summers.

Anna Jacobs is the author of over ninety novels and is a natural storyteller. She grew up in Lancashire and moved to Australia in the early seventies. She comes back to England every summer to visit her family. Married with two grown-up daughters and a grandson, she lives with her husband in Western Australia.