Can a seasoned army colonel become a gallant lord? 1804, England. After unexpectedly inheriting an earldom, Colonel Niall Lowrie must manage his neglected estates while learning gentlemanly conduct. However, he is soon longing for the freedom and adventure of his old army life. Niall’s boredom subsides when he meets the witty and intriguing Edith Westacott, the vicar’s niece. Newly arrived from Bath, she feels suffocated by village life and strives for independence. But it seems that Edith has been followed by a sinister figure from her past. With her future in turmoil, she turns to Niall for help… Can Niall shoulder his new responsibilities? Can Edith move forward with her new life? Or will both become trapped by the darkness of the past?