Caught by Surprise

Miss Temperance Flowerdew's life takes a dramatic turn when she is unexpectedly abducted and ends up in Chicago, prompting her friend Gilbert Cavendish to get involved in her rescue. As they navigate the danger and uncover the truth, their relationship faces scrutiny, revealing deeper feelings and personal stakes. With her independence at odds with the growing mystery, Temperance must decide whether to accept help—and perhaps, more—than she ever anticipated.