In 1773 England, Rebecca Newland believes that marriage to Baron Davis Edderle will guarantee her happiness. Davis is wealthy and titled, handsome and charming, and he loves her. She is tolerant of Davis' close relationship with his childhood friend, Michael Brooks. Michael is careless with women, and though Davis doesn't share his libertine attitude, he is nonetheless devoted to Michael. But Rebecca, unable to understand the true depth of Davis' feelings for his friend-and the secrets they share-believes this will change once they are married. When producing the necessary heir becomes more...