A central tension is Erienne’s internal struggle to remain a loyal wife while battling her intense physical attraction to Christopher.
Erienne's unscrupulous father whose gambling leads to the central conflict. Reader Considerations
Set in the drafty, fire-damaged Saxton Hall, the book features many elements of Gothic romance, including mystery, family secrets, and hidden identities.
The auction is won by the mysterious and wealthy , a man who hides his face behind a mask and his body under a heavy cloak due to horrific scars and injuries sustained in a fire. Despite her initial fear and repulsion, Erienne discovers that her new husband is a kind, patient, and gentle soul who treats her with immense tenderness.