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The narrative follows a young heiress returning to her family estate, around whom rivals and protectors gather, including a devoted servant and a rakish relative. Political and social tensions create perilous circumstances that force flight, disguise, and desperate wagers; encounters include duels, narrow escapes on roads and horseback, and shifting alliances. Romance and danger intertwine as loyalties are tested and characters negotiate honor, reputation, and the claims of inheritance. Chapters alternate between intimate domestic moments and brisk action, blending adventure, courtship, and suspense into a resolution shaped by confrontation and reconciliation.
| “‘What ’ud the county say if I exhibited this here bit o’ writing?’” | 4 |
| “‘Save yourself,’ she whispered, rapidly. ‘You are in danger here’” | 101 |
| “The two gentlemen made their swords ring” | 195 |
| “‘Uncle, I beg you, on my knees—his life!’” | 259 |
| “He snatched the handkerchief from her face” | 313 |
| “The horses dashed forward” | 333 |