She only knew that she was his to command; that her body thrilled to his lightest touch, her heart leapt at his smile; and that he was not for her.
Honor Fenton was lovely, but penniless. There seemed to be little in her future but spinster-hood. Then one day she received an unexpected legacy—the fabulous Swynden necklace.
Not long after this she was rescued from an unpleasant street incident by a dashing young stranger. When Honor learned that the stranger, Mr. Jocelyn, was the agent of a certain Marquess who wanted to purchase the necklace she was very disturbed.
She did not know quite what to make of the mysterious Mr. Jocelyn. At first she was furious. Partly because she was attracted to him—and partly because she felt he was only interested in the jewels.
Then someone discovered the truth about the Swynden necklace