Orphaned and impoverished, Miss Eliza Bell dreams of the day when she’ll escape her malicious stepmother’s home and begin a new life with her secret beau, Navy Officer Laurence Allen. So when Eliza’s family threatens to send her to Russia as a lady’s companion, Laurence and Eliza decide to elope…
But duty to Laurence’s family usurps their plans, and Eliza’s belief in the strength of their love begins to crumble. This couple must fight against all the odds to hold on to each other and finally take the step to announce their betrothal to the ton!
A lifelong history buff, award winning author Georgie Lee hasn’t given up hope that she will one day inherit a title and a manor house. Until then, she fulfills her dreams of lords, ladies and a season in London through her stories. When not writing, she can be found reading non-fiction history or watching any movie with a costume and an accent. Please visit www.georgie-lee.com to learn more about Georgie and her books.