A Lady Unbecoming — Christina Ow

Born out of wedlock, torn from her family, sold into the services of a brothel in a land distant from her home, Lydia Parker has nothing to rely upon but her own fiery will. Then destiny brings into her life noble, idealistic, magnificent Nicholas Wentworth. Drawn irresistibly to the beautiful young woman, Nicholas finds out only gradually the remarkable story of Lydia, and the reality of her virginal innocence. Time and trial bind them--only to have Lydia's past intrude on what might have been a lasting love for this lady unbecoming.