Alone in the world, too proud to accept charity, vicar's daughter Emma Lynn earns her living by cooking--in a tavern! But her independence has a heavy a tavern wench isn't fit to mix with the gentry, and Emma has turned her back on the Polite World.
Mr. Benedict Grantley, amateur sleuth and baronet's heir, isn't going to let Emma's principles stand in his way. As Ben uncovers the startling truth about a series of murders, Emma is thrust into Society...thrown into danger...and plunged into love!
Anne Ashley was born in Leicester, England, UK, where she was educated. She lived for a long time in Scotland, but she now lives in the West Country, England, with her husband, two sons and two cats. She writes historical romances for Mills & Boon since 1997.