It was the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...
For Lady Rebecca Marshall, a unique journey begins when she becomes a lady-in-waiting at Queen Victoria's court! All her dreams seem to have come true, and her future appears to be paved with rose petals.
However, as in all Courts, behind the blossoming gardens lie intrigues and whispers. Against her will, Rebecca is drawn into the vortex of a fierce rivalry. On one side is the dangerous lord of the queen's spies, and on the other, an aristocrat who uses the women of the Court for her own purposes.
Somewhere in between, the charming and popular Marquess Rupert St. John makes his impressive entrance. He is not only irresistible, nor does he merely roam the Court making grand bows and generously distributing hand kisses. In reality, he is a secret agent of the Crown with a dual identity and a very specific mission. Convinced that Rebecca is spying on him, he decides to approach her to ascertain her intentions and avoid any traps she might be setting for him.
And without realizing it, he has just put his head in the lion's mouth...