The Tempestuous Petticoat — Mary Ann Gibbs

Orphaned as a young girl, Martha was taken into the care by her grandfather -- and soon more than earned his name for her: the "tempestuous petticoat".

From their first meeting it was clear that life with her crotchety relative was not going to be easy. And matters were hardly helped when Martha discovered that the old man had dealings with smugglers and was helping to ferry French aristocrats across the Channel.

Martha's firebrand spirit was a thorn in the side for some, but an irresistible challenge to others. And there could be no doubt that for a headstrong young man such as Drum Connington, son of the local Justice of the Peace, Martha's quick temper and rebellious ways made her a very interesting proposition indeed...

Hero: Drum Connington
Heroine: Martha Lingford