Two lost souls. An unimaginable tragedy. To forge a future together, they'll have to defy both family and Society.Lord George Spenser, third son of the Marquis of Hutchinson, served his King and country during the Napoleonic wars. He returned home, hoping to enjoy the Season without any pressure to marry. However, when he meets Miss Lydia Weston, the daughter of a wealthy merchant, he's enthralled with the brainy beauty.Miss Lydia Weston, the daughter of a textile merchant, had no hopes for a successful Season until her friend introduced her to Lord Spenser. From the moment they met, there was an inexplicable spark that ignited between them.When passion and tragedy collide, George and Lydia must find a way to overcome Society's rules and family's objections or be torn apart forever.