Wrongfully accused of murdering her husband, Tessa Belanger is fleeing London when she is attacked by thieves. But when a kindly gentleman offers aid, Tessa finds herself in the home of none other than the Queen's prosecutor. Certain her handsome, brooding host has no idea he's harboring a runaway countess wanted for murder, she feels safe. Yet when a growing passion sparks between them, she finds herself tormented by a dark secret.