The sinking of the Brig Minerva results in many deaths, while for others, the future is suddenly brighter. But itās not always easy to leave the past behindā¦
Annie Dresden is twenty-six years old, with no fortune, and nothing but a quick, practical mind to recommend her. Taken in by her apothecary uncle after her fatherās death, sheās happy to be his assistant but thereās no future for her as an apothecary. The only proper career for a woman is as a wife and mother, but for Annie the possibility is dwindling.
When a long-forgotten suitor returns, it seems fate has given her another chance. A man turned away by her father years ago for lack of fortune is unexpectedly wealthy after his brother drowned aboard the Brig Minerva. For eight years heās dreamed of marrying Annie, and sheās not about to throw away her last opportunity for a family of her own. He loves her, and heās a respectable man - thatās a strong enough foundation for marriage, isnāt it?
But Annie soon finds that her husband has his own ideas about marriage, making her new life unexpectedly difficult. And when disaster strikes, all her hopes of a happy future are thrown into turmoil and she is left wondering who she can trust.
This is a complete story with a HEA. Book 3 of a 6 book series. A traditional Regency romance, drawing room rather than bedroom.