Both at the royal court and in the dark corners of London, where inveterate bandits rule the roost, it is well known: there is no more dangerous person in England than Adrian Ferrers, Earl of Rivenham. He is ready to do anything to restore his family's honor and fortune to its former glory, and he is not at all shy about his means... until he encounters an amazing woman. Her name is Lady Elinor, and she is embroiled in a dangerous political game. If Adrian betrays her, he will get everything he has dreamed of for so long. If he tries to save, he will put his life on the line. But what does it matter if a real man has finally met the one destined for him?..