The new title in the Country House series Annabel Tarleton is being pushed towards marriage to wealthy Richard Hansen by her ambitious mother. At first she is attracted to him, but then she meets Paul Keifer and falls in love. However, her mother does not approve. Vulnerable in her sorrow, Annabel is blackmailed into marrying Richard. But after several unhappy months as his wife, Annabel meets Paul again, only to be found out by her husband . . .