Eliza Price has had her world turned upside down. Born into a poor family Eliza has never known the life of the wealthy. After her father’s death, her mother’s brother and his wife have taken her in. Her uncle and aunt, Lord and Lady Wellington, were from one of the families of the aristocracy of England. Eliza is now a pampered lady of the aristocrats. Eliza's world has definitely changed. Most would say for the better, except Eliza. Eliza rebels against her duty to marry well... moreEliza Price has had her world turned upside down. Born into a poor family Eliza has never known the life of the wealthy. After her father’s death, her mother’s brother and his wife have taken her in. Her uncle and aunt, Lord and Lady Wellington, were from one of the families of the aristocracy of England. Eliza is now a pampered lady of the aristocrats. Eliza's world has definitely changed. Most would say for the better, except Eliza. Eliza rebels against her duty to marry well. All she wants is to go to Oxford and study math. The first ball of the season has arrived and Eliza's aunt is forcing her to go. Grudgingly she goes where she is definitely out of her element. Then she sees him, the heir to the Duke of Norfolk, Jonathon Crauford. He is tall, and handsome and flirting with all the young women. His reputation for being arrogant and a rake seem justified to Eliza. She is determined to avoid him and annoyed that she is drawn to him. Will Eliza be able to remain free of the young Earl? Is it possible for a young lady to break tradition and attend the all male school, Oxford? Is Eliza merely a pawn of her new high society, destined only to marry for wealth and status.... less
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