Grieving after the death of his younger brother, Hugh Castle, the Earl
of Monnow, finds evidence to suggest it was not an accident, but a
failed attempt to kill him. He vows revenge, planning to take advantage
of the rumor that he is also dead to uncover the murderer.
But Hugh doesn't count on meeting another desperate adventurer, Helen
Archer. She has lost the fabled Peckham Necklace at Hugh's home, Ormsby,
and risks censure if she doesn't find it. So together, Helen and Hugh
hatch the perfect plan. They will masquerade as servants to gain access
to Hugh's grand house and accomplish their missions in secret.
Unfortunately, it is more limiting to work as servants than they
thought, and their plans soon go awry. Increasingly attracted to Helen,
Hugh finds it difficult to protect her from the unknown danger stalking
the grand halls of Ormsby, and ultimately, he must decide if his heart's
desire is truly revenge, or love.