Description
It is 1642 and Charlotte, the Countess of Derby, is a masterful woman, combining a fierce love for her husband with her duties as mistress of a vast feudal household. But when Civil War in England erupts and Lord Derby's loyalty to the king brings brutal change, Charlotte faces a serious decision and the threat of combat against overwhelming odds. In a breath-taking tale of personal devotion and drama set against the backdrop of bloody battle, Jane Lane presents the story of one woman and her fight for justice.