In 1876 society frowned upon illicit affairs, illegitimate children, and murdered lovers, but Deidre Pierce didn’t choose her unfortunate heritage. When Nate Burroughs shares her personal information, she chooses him to accompany her to the eightieth birthday party of her grandfather. Nate owes her, and she has no plans to forgive him. She hopes to learn more about her family, but sinister accidents begin to happen. Nate has vowed to protect Deidre and redeem himself, but how much will he sacrifice to reveal the depth of his feelings and win her love?