The proud beauty Jacqueline Holt could have become a princess of Philadelphia's high society - but she chose voluntary exile from the world of those whom she considered corrupt and deceitful people.

Who would want to marry such a dangerous woman?

< p>The man she hates and considers her worst enemy!

Dan Westbrook, an English aristocrat who made a brilliant career during the American War of Independence, has long dreamed of Jacqueline - and intends to fight for his dream.

The blue-eyed beauty must belong to him body and soul - no matter what the cost...