Believing her lie that she is fleeing her employer, the Marquess of Tannerton aids Marlena’s escape. Before they know it, while pretending to be husband and wife and changing their names every day, strong affection begins to sprout between them. But Marlena is still unable to tell the marquess the truth. Though she is innocent, she has been accused of murdering her husband… While Marlena faces this conflict, the true culprit draws ever nearer! The popular historical elopement story is finally complete.