From the author who brought you The Unforgotten Past, comes a riveting tale of inured heartbreak and irrepressible love. In the region of Calgar all thrives under the rule of Lord James Nightten, much loved and honored baron. But no one could know of the goings-on within the walls of Wynthall Manor where their lord and master resides; determined to hide his harrowing past from lurking enemies. Not the untamed beauty of the province, the honor of his noble name, nor the imploring voices of his devoted staff have the power to erase the secrets which haunt the baron. All is at a loss it seems, until, in the midst of a midnight ride that he might escape the memories which torture him, the young noble inadvertently saves the life of a commoner whom he soon realizes is not all she appears to be. “That night you saved a life which I thought was beyond all help. How foolish it would be of me not to return this great service now that I've the chance.”

The honor of Viscount Henry Dumont is much respected throughout many an English county, his acquaintance highly sought after and friendship freely bestowed. But not all the Dumont relations are as amiable as young Henry. While his home is filled with the gaiety of a party it would seem that conversation and laughter are not all that have visited Gardemore; within the ball's splendor, there is a murderer!After a year of marriage, the Baron and Baroness de Grey await the arrival of their first child and potential heir to conjoined titles, but an old acquaintance is nearby and in possession of knowledge known to few - knowledge of Grey's worst regrets. When the two estranged worlds cross paths Grey finds himself under suspicion for a heinous crime against the Dumont family and soon begins to fear that former mistakes may be the cause of ruin to all he holds dear. With disaster has come dishonor and the true criminal will do all within their power to assure that it comes to Wynthall.<9>Set amid 19th century England, Gardemore is a heroic tale of crime, secrets, and the aftermath of a love gone wrong.