The Bride's Necklace

In this gripping tale, Victoria Temple Whiting takes a bold step to protect her sister from their lecherous stepfather, Baron Harwood, by stealing a family heirloom to fund their escape to London. Posing as Tory Temple, she becomes a servant in the household of the dashing Earl of Brant, Cordell Easton, whose interest in her deepens as he recognizes her wit and intellect. When the baron discovers their location, Cord must confront a dilemma: marry Tory to safeguard her honor or let his pride stand in the way of true love.