In a world of dark intrigue, one man risks everything to find the light and save the woman he loves.
Will Hawkins has spent his life under the thumb of powerful men, but no more. He's finally carved out a comfortable existence for himself, working in Elizabeth's court for the esteemed Cecil and Walsingham. His future appears secure and full of potential, especially with his burgeoning love for the delightful Kit Rowan, his niece's governess.
But Kit unknowingly harbors a dangerous secret, and when she comes under the watchful and unforgiving eye of Walsingham, Will's carefully constructed world begins to crumble. He's forced to make an agonizing choice: his future or the woman he loves.
Desperate to save Kit from the spymaster's clutches, Will embarks on a perilous journey, navigating a web of deceit and political intrigue, and finds himself partnering with the last person he ever expected - his domineering father. Can they find a way to free Kit from Walsingham's grasp, or will their efforts be in vain, costing them not only their hearts, but their very lives?
Prepare to be swept away by this captivating tale of love, loyalty, and survival in the treacherous world of Elizabethan England. Start reading today and discover if Will and Kit can outsmart their enemies and find a way to be together, against all odds.