The 1840s: a time of increasing social awareness, particularly for
progressive cotton mill owner Adrian Bennett and his son Christopher.
One social issue Christopher has never considered is violence against
women. A Robert Browning poem and a chance encounter with Katerina
Valentino change everything.
Katerina fears for her life because of her father's violent behavior.
When Christopher is entranced by the delicate, dark-haired beauty, he
decides to rescue her - by marrying her.
But Katerina's years of abuse have left her physically and emotionally
scarred, threatening the newlyweds' happiness. Is Christopher's tender
affection enough to help heal Katerina's broken spirit?
This is a steamy romance and includes graphic sex scenes.