Despite his distinction on the battlefield, all England seemed unwilling to forgive Viscount Lucian St. Clair his scandalous affair with a Frenchwoman, least of all his affianced, Deirdre Breckenridge.

But before that incomparable beauty had a chance to set down St. Clair, a ravishing gypsy girl had stolen his heart.

Knowing his enemies would rejoice to find him attached to such a young woman, Lucian took hold of himself. This time he wouldn't lose his beloved ...