Rebels and traitors

Set against the turmoil of the English Civil War, the story follows Gideon Jukes and Juliana Lovell, who find themselves on opposing sides of the fighting. Their paths cross at a pivotal moment in the conflict, and an unexpected attraction grows between them. Each has long been searching for warmth and companionship, and they find both in one another.

Their fragile happiness, however, is soon tested by old secrets that refuse to stay buried. The peace they have fought to build is now under threat.