As unrest sweeps through England, even the bad weather can't spoil Emma Bingley's happiness as her wedding day approaches. Her cousin, Naomi Sanford, is fully occupied concocting herbal remedies to help relieve the suffering of Welsh migrants flocking into Derbyshire. She is distracted by the arrival of Dr. Andrew Kenton, a close friend of Emma's future husband. Drew shares her interest in herbalism but has a career as a surgeon to the rich and famous awaiting him in London. He also appears to be on the brink of an engagement to the beautiful and sophisticated Lady Sarah Napier.
When an attempt is made on Drew's life Naomi realises that someone is determined to prevent him from fulfilling his potential. Who is so keen to see Dr. Kenton dead, and why? Will the assassins try again and what can be done to protect the man who has stolen Naomi's heart, even if he is promised to another? And what of Naomi's cousin, Bella Darcy, and her handsome admirer, Christian Warner? Naomi might not be able to achieve her heart's desire but perhaps Bella will have better fortuneā¦
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